Google Forced Open, Browser Wars, and Hiring Reinvented

4 little bits of Tech, that you might find interesting…

Good morning and happy Tuesday. Welcome to issue 15 of The Tech Stop.

Google's AI search shakeup, Atlassian's new acquisition and OpenAI's challenge to LinkedIn in Tech Stop 15!

1. Google avoided a breakup but must share core search data, which levels up the playing field for AI search competitors like OpenAI and Perplexity. More and More…

   POV: Prepare for AI-driven search to disrupt user acquisition and customer engagement. Reassess marketing dependence on Google’s dominance.

2. Google’s AI search doesn’t use its main algorithm but a faster, lower-quality system, leading to spammy results and hurting publisher traffic. More.

   POV: Diversify beyond Google and explore direct channels to protect growth from shifting discovery models.

3. Atlassian is acquiring the maker of the AI-powered Dia browser, aiming to integrate seamlessly with tools like Jira. More and More…

   POV: The “browser wars” are starting again. Expect Apple to enter the fray, which would erode search visibility even further.

4. OpenAI is launching an AI-powered hiring platform to match job seekers with employers, challenging Microsoft-owned LinkedIn. More.

   POV: Could divert candidate attention away from LinkedIn and disrupt recruiting pipelines.

And just for fun… A fascinating insight into the birth of the Personal Computer, starting with the keyboard.

That’s all for this week, thanks for reading, back again next week 🙌

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