What happens when 96% of web traffic could vanish overnight? Google’s AI Overviews are rewriting the rules, serving up instant answers before you ever hit a link. That means fewer clicks for everyone — except maybe Neil Patel. Small publishers, niche bloggers, even your favorite weird recipe site are feeling the squeeze as algorithms curate consensus and flatten expertise into soundbites. And yes, sometimes that means glue ends up on pizza.The open web is fighting back with podcasts, newsletters, and paywalls — but will it be enough to outsmart an algorithm that doesn’t care who gets left behind? The future isn’t just about convenience; it’s about whether we’re willing to trade curiosity for speed or demand something better from our digital overlords. This episode is presented by platformeconomies.com - and if you are interested in matters of architecture, make sure to get my book on IT Architecture today: https://a.co/d/gK7YzOL (US) / https://amzn.to/3OkwqE9 (DE)
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Meta’s Scale AI Power Play – Data, Ethics, and the Great Model Shift
Who really controls the stream behind AI? Meta’s massive stake in Scale AI triggered chaos for companies downstream—especially for firms like “CogniSynth,” who suddenly found their most sensitive data pipelines exposed. Rapid boardroom decisions, ethical headaches, and operational shakeups followed as trust in the whole industry took a hit. Hidden in the noise: grueling realities for the people actually labeling that data, and the pressing question of quality muddling AI itself. CogniSynth’s pivot? A bold move to prioritize their data pipeline, shifting fast from pouring resources into bigger models to fine-tuning the stuff that actually feeds them—aiming for smarter, leaner, more dependable results.This episode is presented by platformeconomies.com – and if you are interested in matters of architecture, make sure to get my book on IT Architecture today: https://a.co/d/gK7YzOL (US) / https://amzn.to/3OkwqE9 (DE)
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Domain Prices going up - telling a story about modern infra
AWS is shaking up its Route 53 pricing for popular TLDs like .com, .net, and .org starting July 1, 2025. Rising registry fees are at the heart of this move, reminding us that even core internet plumbing isn’t immune to change. If you’re juggling a portfolio of domains or plotting your renewal strategy, these shifts could hit your bottom line. This episode unpacks what’s driving the increases and how organizations can stay sharp—balancing operational excellence with financial discipline and security as part of their digital asset playbook.This episode is presented by platformeconomies.com - and if you are interested in matters of architecture, make sure to get my book on IT Architecture today: https://a.co/d/gK7YzOL (US) / https://amzn.to/3OkwqE9 (DE)
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Admitting you used... AI!
Ever felt a little uneasy admitting you used AI to get your job done? You’re not alone. This episode uncovers why relying on smart tools can make us look less capable in the eyes of colleagues, even as everyone talks up their promise. We’ll talk about what’s really behind that generational anxiety—why younger employees worry about being replaced, while seasoned pros feel their hard-won experience is losing value. The conversation doesn’t stop there: we tackle those thorny questions around bias and “black box” decisions that leave so many feeling wary of AI’s growing influence.Looking for a way forward? Tune in for practical ideas on making AI just another part of how work gets done—from hands-on experience to transparent processes and leadership setting the tone. If your organization wants to stay sharp in today’s market, breaking through this resistance isn’t optional.This episode is presented by platformeconomies.com - and if you are interested in matters of architecture, make sure to get my book on IT Architecture today: https://a.co/d/gK7YzOL (US) / https://amzn.to/3OkwqE9 (DE)
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Fourteen Years of X – My Strange Twitter Odyssey
Ever wondered what Star Wars and social media have in common? This episode draws a bold parallel between the rise of Twitter and the legendary saga from a galaxy far, far away. We track how Twitter battled scaling woes like rebels facing down the Empire, navigated IPO pressures, survived its own Death Star moment with Elon Musk's takeover, and now seeks new hope through cloud innovation. Control meets chaos at every turn—will balance be restored?This episode is presented by platformeconomies.com - and if you are interested in matters of architecture, make sure to get my book on IT Architecture today: https://a.co/d/gK7YzOL (US) / https://amzn.to/3OkwqE9 (DE).
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