Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 03/07 - Facebook Pivots To Privacy
Mar 7, 2019
Facebook is making a bold shift towards privacy in its messaging services, challenging its traditional business model. Meanwhile, Huawei is taking legal action against the US government, claiming bias in product bans. On the tech front, Amazon unveils its healthcare venture, revealing a new name for its collaborative project. Also, innovations in the scooter market are on the rise, as companies like Bird seek to expand their electric scooter offerings while avoiding bankruptcy.
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Facebook's Pivot to Privacy
- Mark Zuckerberg announced a strategic shift for Facebook, prioritizing private, encrypted messaging over open sharing.
- This move might be a response to distrust, a way to avoid regulation, or a preemptive strike against competition.
Privacy as a Competitive Advantage
- Ben Thompson suggests Facebook's privacy pivot is a strategic move to maintain control over the evolving social media landscape.
- This allows Facebook to leverage existing user data while addressing privacy concerns and potentially hindering competitors.
No Data Centers in Certain Countries
- Zuckerberg states Facebook will not build data centers in countries with poor human rights records.
- This likely means Facebook won't enter the Chinese market, a significant change from their previous efforts to appease Chinese authorities.