Pivot Google and Apple team up to track COVID-19, Uber drivers face unemployment hurdles, and Robert Reich says 30% of people may be out of work by summer
Apr 14, 2020
Join Robert Reich, economist and former US Secretary of Labor, as he dives into pressing economic issues during the pandemic. He discusses the collaboration between tech giants Google and Apple for COVID-19 tracking, emphasizing privacy concerns. The challenges Uber drivers face in securing unemployment benefits are scrutinized, highlighting systemic flaws. Reich also debates the future of the USPS amidst calls for privatization and outlines the importance of strategic political engagement for effective voter connection.
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Tech Collaboration for Tracing
- Google and Apple are collaborating on COVID-19 contact tracing software.
- This raises privacy concerns, but is deemed necessary for public health.
Facebook's Privacy Issues
- Scott Galloway supports Google and Apple's contact tracing efforts, but distrusts Facebook's involvement.
- He believes Facebook's disregard for privacy makes them unsuitable for such a project.
Ride-Sharing Drivers and Unemployment
- Ride-sharing drivers face obstacles in receiving unemployment benefits due to outdated state labor department guidelines.
- Uber and Lyft have been criticized for classifying drivers as contractors, leaving them vulnerable.
