Shelly Palmer discusses the recent major antitrust lawsuit loss by Google over its search engine dominance. A judge ruled that Google’s search engine has been illegally suppressing competition, with the company holding over 89% of the market for general searches and nearly 95% on mobile devices. This decision is expected to significantly impact the internet landscape and represents a setback for one of the world’s most well-known companies.
He also dives into the controversy surrounding Google’s new ad for the Olympics, which featured a father using generative AI to write a fan letter to US Olympian Sydney McLaughlin. The ad faced heavy criticism for suggesting that AI could express emotions better than a person. Shelly explains why this ad missed the mark and discusses the appropriate uses of AI in enhancing human productivity without replacing genuine human interaction and skill development.
Original Airdate: August 6, 2024
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About Shelly Palmer
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media and marketing. Named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” he covers tech and business for Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN and writes a popular daily business blog. He's a bestselling author, and the creator of the popular, free online course, Generative AI for Execs. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.