Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 12/23 - A New Competitor For Tesla?
Dec 23, 2019
Privacy concerns heat up as the U.S. government labels ToTok a spying app, while TikTok fights off similar allegations. Rivian emerges as a fierce competitor to Tesla with its new electric vehicles and substantial funding. Meanwhile, Travis Kalanick’s drastic reduction of his Uber stake raises eyebrows. Boeing's Starliner encounters challenges during its test flight, yet still makes a safe landing, putting pressure on NASA's future missions. The podcast dives into these hot topics, revealing the evolving landscape of tech.
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ToTok Spyware
- The US government claims ToTok, a popular chat app, is a spying tool for the UAE government.
- Both Apple and Google removed the app from their stores after the allegations.
Government Spying App
- Governments using private companies for digital surveillance is not new.
- However, a government releasing its own consumer app for this purpose appears novel.
TikTok Concerns
- TikTok faces similar spying allegations, particularly from the Chinese government.
- The US Navy has banned TikTok from government-issued devices due to cybersecurity threats.