Key Developments in Antitrust Cases Against Google

This week’s episode of Hard Fork dives into significant progress in two antitrust lawsuits challenging Google’s business practices. The discussions center around how these legal actions might compel Google to implement substantial changes in its operations.

Exploring Underwater Living

The episode also features an engaging interview with Mark Yarm, a journalist and executive editor at PCMag. Yarm shares insights from his recent exploration of an underwater home, discussing the aspirations of techno-utopians who envision colonizing the ocean.

Innovations and Experiments

In the segment dubbed “Tool Time,” the hosts share their latest experiences with various tools and practices, including:

• Experiments with ChatGPT’s o3
• Casey’s new journaling techniques
• Kevin’s ongoing efforts to achieve inbox zero

Live Event Announcement

Listeners can look forward to the Hard Fork live event on June 24 at SFJAZZ, with tickets now available for purchase.

Credits and Acknowledgments

The Hard Fork podcast is co-hosted by Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, with production by Rachel Cohn and Whitney Jones. This episode was edited by Matt Collette and engineered by Alyssa Moxley. The original music is composed by a team including Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Sophia Lanman, and Rowan Niemisto. The episode benefits from the fact-checking efforts of Ena Alvarado, and the executive producer is Jen Poyant.

A special acknowledgement goes to Paula Szuchman, Pui-Wing Tam, Dahlia Haddad, and Jeffrey Miranda for their contributions.