Apple May Incorporate A.I. In Search Engines

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00:00Apple is exploring the integration of AI-powered search engines into its Safari browser, potentially

00:07replacing Google as the default search engine.

00:10The move coincides with a decline in Safari search volumes attributed to users increasingly

00:15turning to AI tools and has led to a significant drop in Alphabet's stock price.

00:20Apple's shift towards AI-driven search could disrupt Google's dominance in the search market

00:26and alter the dynamics of their lucrative partnership.

00:30On May 7th, the Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate, citing heightened

00:34economic uncertainty from the President's tariff policies.

00:38Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell highlighted rising risks of both inflation and unemployment,

00:44warning that sustained tariffs could lead to stagflation, a combination of slowing growth

00:49and rising prices.

00:50Despite pressure from the White House to lower rates, Powell emphasized a cautious, data-driven

00:55approach, indicating that future policy decisions will depend on how the economy continues to

01:01evolve.

01:03The Golden Globes will introduce a best podcast category in 2026, marking a significant expansion

01:09beyond its traditional focus on film and TV.

01:12The Hollywood Foreign Press Association will select six nominees from the 25 most listened

01:17to podcasts of the year, encompassing both audio and visual formats.

01:22While some praise the move for acknowledging the growing influence of podcasts, others say it's

01:26an odd decision for the awards show.