Friday links for May 22nd 2026
It’s been a slow week – apart from the Google shenanigans – here are some links nonetheless:
1. Johnny Ryan – How we avoid dystopia (video)
Johnny Ryan from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties explains how Europe became vulnerable due to its dependence on big tech and how we need to pressure Ireland, where all these companies have their European base, to enforce the rules and stop letting tech giants do what they want.
2. Google Search’s AI evolution includes more ads
My email about Google’s AI folly yesterday mentioned that they would need to get the money from somewhere. Well, here’s one theory: they’ll directly suggest what to buy and give you the buy button. No more choice for you.
3. Google Announces Plan To Destroy All Information It Can't Index
The Onion, as usual, has the best (satirical) take on this week’s Google news.
We all know what this comic is referring to…
See you next week,
Colin