How Monopolies Are Making Tech Worse
Better Offline4 Syys 2024

How Monopolies Are Making Tech Worse

A few weeks ago, a federal judge declared that Google has a monopoly over the search industry and text-based advertising. In this episode, Ed Zitron walks you through how the many monopolies of big tech hurt you on a daily basis.

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