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The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · September 12, 2026 · 16m

No Mercy / No Malice: One Ring to Rule Them All

Scott Galloway explores the concentration of power among the 'Magnificent Seven' tech companies and their evolution from innovators into a modern oligopoly. He argues their dominance now constitutes a new form of sovereign power, controlling key digital infrastructures like AI, cloud, and marketplaces. The piece examines how this consolidation stifles competition and what the shift from entrepreneurial to extractive capitalism means for consumers and the economy.

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Galloway asserts that the largest tech companies have transitioned from innovating to extracting value, forming a modern oligopoly he compares to a gangster regime.
The 'Magnificent Seven' have collectively commandeered control over every essential digital infrastructure, from retail and advertising to AI and the cloud, effectively acting as a new sovereign power.

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