Prepare to peer into the crystal ball of technology's future as Clem Miller and Steve Davenport, dissect Alphabet's latest developer conference bombshell, the generative AI phenomenon Gemini. This episode reveals how Alphabet's AI brainchild is shaping up to be core to the evolution of Google Search,  Android, and other Alphabet products, giving OpenAI a run for its money. We'll navigate the intricate dance of AI and hardware, examining Alphabet's budding alliance with NVIDIA and their homegrown Tensor Trillium chips. Stick with us to understand why these strategic moves by Alphabet could usher in an era where AI's reach is vast and unbounded, as we speculate on how this could redefine the competitive tech landscape.

Then, we pivot to dissect the shockwaves that a TikTok ban in the U.S. could send through the digital ecosystem, possibly catapulting YouTube Shorts and Meta's Facebook Reels into the spotlight.  Clem and I scrutinize the contrasting tech competition philosophies of the U.S. and EU, offering our take on the EU's use of its competition policy to defend small businesses. We'll also break down Alphabet's current market stronghold, diving into its financial vigor and the audacious 'reach projects' that could redraw the boundaries of tech innovation. Get ready for a riveting evaluation of how Alphabet's integration of AI into personal tech could solidify its avant-garde status, and why this juggernaut remains an unshakeable presence in our investment portfolios.

Straight Talk for All - Nonsense for None


Please check out our other podcasts:

https://skepticsguidetoinvesting.buzzsprout.com