What does the antitrust decision on Google mean for the rest of the internet?
A judge on Monday ruled that Google’s ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation, a seismic decision that could shake up the internet and hobble one of the world’s best-known companies.The highly anticipated decision issued by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta comes nearly a year after the start of a trial pitting the U.S. Justice Department against Google in the country’s biggest antitrust showdown in a quarter century. The decision represents a major setback for Google and its parent, Alphabet Inc., which had steadfastly argued that its popularity stemmed from consumers’ overwhelming desire to use a search engine so good at what it does that it has become synonymous with looking things up online. The potential outcome could result in a wide-ranging order requiring Google to dismantle some of the pillars of its internet empire, or preventing it from paying to ensure its search engine automatically answers queries on the iPhone and other devices.
Today on AirTalk, we discuss what this decision will mean for Google and other internet platforms moving forward with Rebecca Haw Allensworth, antitrust professor at Vanderbilt Law School and Shira Ovide, writer for The Tech Friend newsletter for the Washington Post.
With files from the Associated Press
The history of kids playing in the street, the cultural shift and the repercussions
Kids playing in the street? In Los Angeles? If you read that and your first thought was, “Are you kidding me? Absolutely not,” you are not alone. In a car-dominated society, we think of streets as a place for, well, cars. But this wasn’t always the case. As freelance journalist Stephanie H. Murray writes in her latest piece for The Atlantic, there was a time when streets were one of the primary locations for children to play. We talk with Stephanie about the fascinating history and what, she argues, have been the repercussions. We’d also love to hear from you! Did you used to play in the street as a kid? What are your memories? What are the particular challenges of finding places for your kids to play in SoCal? Join the conversation by calling 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
Dumplings, steamed buns, egg custard, and Dim Sum more!
Dim sum is a Chinese meal typically eaten for brunch. It consists of small plates like dumplings, steamed buns, and rice noodle rolls, all served family style for the whole table. Each diner can pick and choose from a variety of dishes to fill up on, and it is a meal meant to be enjoyed with friends and family. Dim sum has made its way from teahouses in China to family-owned restaurants and fine dining establishments here in L.A. now to our weekly Food Friday segment where we want to highlight this delicious communal meal.
Today on AirTalk, we enjoy some dim sum with Ken Wu, manager at Lunasia Dim Sum House in Alhambra, and Ryan Jew, business manager for Lunasia Group.
FilmWeek: ‘Cuckoo’‘Borderlands,’ ‘It Ends With Us,’ And More
Austin Cross and LAist film critics Peter Rainer and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms.
“Cuckoo” Wide Release
“Borderlands” Wide Release
“Good One” Landmark Sunset
“War Game” Landmark Nuart
“Daughters” In Select Theaters | Streaming on Netflix August 14
“The Long Walk of Carlos Guerrero” Laemmle Noho 7
“It Ends With Us” Wide Release
“The Conversation (50th Anniversary” Laemmle Royal | Laemmle Glendale | Laemmle Town Center 5
Feature: Austin talks to directors of “War Game” about following the simulation of a second insurrection
In prior interviews with documentary filmmaker Jesse Moss on FilmWeek, we’ve spoken to him about what it’s like following kids simulating our branches of government— but in “War Game,” him and co-director Tony Gerber get into a much heavier look at American democracy. The documentary follows former and current public officials, as well as national security personnel, as they try to manage a military coup attempt. With army veterans as the knowledgeable opposition in this simulation, the documentary has viewers questioning what might be the best course of action in an environment that holds so many consequences. Joining us to get into the film is “War Game” co-directors Tony Gerber and Jesse Moss.
