Tech Brew Ride Home Thu – 02/18 – Facebook Calls Australia’s Bluff; Google Pays Off Murdoch
Feb 18, 2021
The podcast dives into the escalating tensions between Facebook and Australian regulators over news content sharing. There's a fascinating look at SpaceX's soaring $74 billion valuation and how it shapes the tech investment landscape. NVIDIA unveils new chips specifically designed for cryptocurrency mining, stirring up controversy. Meanwhile, Apple is eyeing a role in the future of 6G technology. Finally, the discussion questions why big tech continues to build office space when remote work seems here to stay.
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Facebook Bans News in Australia
- Facebook banned Australian users from sharing or viewing news content.
- This action followed a proposed law requiring tech platforms to pay publishers.
Facebook's Overly Broad Ban
- Facebook's ban was so broad that it accidentally blocked its own Facebook page in Australia.
- The ban also affected Australian public health, weather, and non-publishing media posts.
Google's Deal with News Corp
- Google signed a deal with News Corp, paying for content and benefiting established publishers.
- This sets a precedent, potentially hindering smaller publishers and impacting the open web.