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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, and Marty Jencius discuss discuss Meta blocking Apple Intelligence on iOS apps, raising concerns about AI platform restrictions and user privacy. The panel examines Google’s repeated monopoly rulings, its dominance in ad tech, and AI partnerships. Synology’s new policy requiring branded drives for high-end NAS devices sparks debate over user choice, costs, and alternatives.
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