In the latest episode of The Vergecast, David Pierce and Nilay Patel ask why the Trump administration is going after Big Tech companies with increasingly heavy legislation before suddenly attempting to make sweetheart deals with CEOs, while also trying to regulate AI.
Also in this episode, Apple has moved to placate users and developers after the disastrous launch of its new smart home gadgets, following the departure of its AI boss, John Giannandrea.
Besides Apple’s troubles, European regulators are taking on Apple’s dominance over smartwatches, and Google and Huawei have launched new smartphones.
Additionally, Tesla has had to issue a recall over its Cybertruck, following problems with trim falling off, and Meta’s new Hardwire book, Careless People, is proving to be a trouble magnet.