His track record of investigating Silicon Valley hints at regulatory shake-ups, though ethical controversies may cloud his confirmation path.

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what’s behind Google’s recent ad revenue growth, how OpenAI fusing SearchGPT to ChatGPT will affect them, and where we’re at with the search giant’s two major antitrust cases. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson and Senior Analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf.

From the rise of sophisticated AI-driven tools to new policies reshaping data privacy and competition, 2025 promises to be a year of relentless change. Companies that adapt will thrive, while others risk being left behind in a swiftly moving market.

Amazon’s program democratizes access to compute resources and raises concerns about aligning corporate goals with academic freedom.

The chatbot’s surging usage signals a shift toward AI tools as real-time search and conversational responses redefine how users access information.

Google defends against DOJ claims of ad monopoly: The giant emphasizes publisher choice and competitive ad exchanges amid trial scrutiny.

Hampered by unclear monetization strategy and rising costs, Apple’s AI push faces steep adoption barriers.

New AI features increase watchtime but stoke creator concerns over incorrect summaries and ad revenue, risking content shifts to rival platforms.

Prioritizing quality over quantity, the feature hints at ChatGPT’s evolution into an all-in-one AI service.

Companies large and small will net hundreds of billions in US incremental ecommerce and digital ad dollars in the next two years. Who will be the big winners?

Its record infrastructure spending shows a commitment to AI’s “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity.

Revenue from services contributed over a quarter of its Q4 revenue, offsetting slower iPhone sales and delayed AI rollouts.

GenAI has already transformed ad targeting by making it easier to find the right people in the right places with the right content. This report explains which use cases are most impactful and easiest to implement.

Alphabet’s Q3 beats expectations: Google’s ad dominance holds as it navigates regulatory and competitive challenges in the digital ad market.

The tool could shift users away from Google and Bing, embedding AI search across Meta’s ecosystem and unlocking fresh ad revenue streams.

Microsoft alleges Google is behind a front group to weaken its cloud business in Europe, signaling deepening animosity as both face mounting antitrust probes

With safety leaders leaving, OpenAI’s shifting internal structure prompts concerns over its readiness for AGI and regulatory alignment.

Web publishers, especially those who relied on indirect monetization, are being buffeted on all sides by challenges.

Meta’s slimmed-down Llama AI runs on smartphones but faces ecosystem challenges: Without its own hardware, Meta’s success hinges on partnerships as it competes with Apple and Google.

The blocked Tapestry-Capri merger is a major victory for Lina Khan and the FTC: Whether it can build on that momentum depends in part on who wins the presidential election.