14 Tech Shocks You Can’t Ignore: AI, Big Tech, and the Future of Control (S5) S8

14 Tech Shocks You Can’t Ignore: AI, Big Tech, and the Future of Control (S5) S8

58:32 Feb 20, 2026
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I’m John C. Morley, Serial Entrepreneur, Engineer, Marketing Specialist, Video Producer, Podcast Host, Coach, Graduate Student, and lifelong learner. This week on The JMOR Tech Talk Show, we’re breaking down 14 tech shocks that are shaping AI, Big Tech, and digital control. From billion-dollar bond confidence to AI judging figure skating, these are the stories you need to know to stay ahead. Rapid-Fire Viral Bullets: Alphabet Bond Confidence — “Alphabet raised $31B with almost no protections, yet investors lined up. That’s AI conviction.” Robots Learning Human Touch — “Machines are mastering skills once reserved for human hands, clearing aviation bottlenecks.” Russia Blocks WhatsApp — “When a country blocks an app, it’s not about software—it’s about control over communication.” EU vs Google Ads — “Ad prices don’t just affect marketers; they determine who gets seen—and who disappears.” AI Stock Shock — “AI used to lift all stocks; now one headline can sink billions overnight.” OpenAI vs DeepSeek — “This isn’t competition—it’s an AI cold war over who builds and who copies.” Turkey Cracks OnlyFans Money — “When money moves digitally, governments follow—across borders, platforms, and crypto.” Italy Targets Amazon — “Europe isn’t whispering to Big Tech—they’re knocking hard.” EU Turns Up Heat on Google Ads — “Regulators questioning ad pricing are questioning who controls attention.” EU Targets Google’s Ad Empire — “When pressure keeps coming back, it’s structural, not random.” Finland Sends Electricity Through Air — “No plugs. No pads. Devices ch
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