While Google seems dead set on making their users hate their product, the courts in Europe are taking issue with their anti-competitive business practices. Meanwhile, the Summer of Ludd kicks off in New York and a new dating survey finds: It’s sexy to be a luddite. Plus, my good friend and fellow tech journalist Paris Marx joins us to discuss the final boss of Google's enshittification: Search going full AI mode. Paris has long advocated for getting off US tech, and he’ll share some of his best tips for de-googling your life.Paris's forthcoming book is Hyperscale, his podcast is Tech Won't Save Us, and his guide for getting off US tech is here.Articles mentioned in this episode: Swedish court orders Google to pay $1.5 billion to Klarna in antitrust damages - Reuters. Vancouver protesters call on federal government to halt plans for AI data centres - Global NewsCanada unveils AI strategy - Global News. The latest green flag? Not using AI - Mashable. Probe into 'subversive' anti-AI Singham network is 'enormous,' former Treasury advisor says - Fox News. Law enforcement tracking anti tech extremism - WIRED & The Intercept.Blood in the Machine is produced by Ryan Hodes, chief consultant is Kate Osborn, art is by Koren Shadmi, and the music is by Brian Merchant and Ryan Hall, engineered by Josh Q. Hammers up. Get full access to Blood in the Machine at www.bloodinthemachine.com/subscribe

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