Episode 47: Google’s Epic Battle w/ Adam Kovacevich
The Dynamist
English - December 19, 2023 14:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTechnology Government china big tech tech policy national security lincoln network business open source politics government technology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
A San Francisco jury recently ruled that Google's Android app store is a monopoly, siding with Epic Games in a lawsuit initiated in 2020. The verdict focuses on Google's practices, such as mandating app customers and developers use its billing system and taking a 30% commission on app subscriptions. Google intends to appeal, citing cybersecurity and other concerns. This ruling raises questions about Apple's App Store, with Epic's similar case against Apple possibly going to the Supreme Court. The outcome could significantly impact antitrust laws and government efforts to regulate Big Tech.
Evan is joined by Adam Kovacevich, founder and CEO of the Chamber of Progress, an American trade group that represents technology companies on issues such as antitrust law and content moderation. He previously helmed government relations for Lime Bike. Prior to that was senior director of U.S. public policy for Google. Follow Adam on X: @adamkovac