A judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolized ad tech, potentially opening the door to a breakup of the tech giant. This comes as AI-hallucinated code dependencies are identified as a new supply chain risk. Meanwhile, OpenAI’s secret Yap score has been revealed, shedding light on the organization’s capabilities.
In other news, the infamous internet forum 4chan is currently down following an alleged hack. The FTC has taken on Meta, arguing that the company has a monopoly in the “personal social networking” market, including platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, and MeWe.
Former President Trump has signaled that semiconductor tariffs are coming “very soon,” potentially impacting the tech industry. Tariffs are already making it difficult to shop for tech and appliances. Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are set to go live on April 24, but fans are still upset about the high cost of games.
Concerns have been raised about the risks to children playing Roblox, with researchers calling the situation “deeply disturbing.” In other tech news, hacked crosswalks in the Bay Area are displaying deepfake-style messages from tech billionaires.
On a more positive note, scientists have found a promising indication of extraterrestrial life 124 light-years away. This and more is discussed on the latest episode of This Week in Tech, hosted by Leo Laporte and featuring guests Georgia Dow, Nicholas De Leon, and Paris Martineau. To stay updated on tech news, listeners can download or subscribe to the podcast and join Club TWiT for ad-free shows and exclusive access.
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