EP 244: How Mark Zuckerberg's Actions in China Reveal Big Tech's True Priorities, Guest Nick Espinosa, Waymo + Uber Is This Combination Going to Work? Plus, Microsoft's Game AI, and New Portable Game Unit | Air Date: 3/18 - 3/24/2025

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Ever wondered what happens when technology designed to serve us starts serving other masters? This week's episode dives deep into the troubling intersection of technological advancement and corporate interests that often leave users vulnerable.
Uber's rollout of Waymo autonomous vehicles in Austin marks an exciting milestone in driverless technology, but our analysis reveals persistent safety concerns these companies would rather you didn't focus on. With Waymo expanding beyond its controlled testing environments into everyday transportation, we explore what this means for passenger safety and the future of mobility.
When Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki told concerned parents they simply shouldn't let their kids use his platform if they're worried about safety, we were stunned. With 80 million daily users (40% under age 13), this hands-off approach to platform safety reveals how even spaces designed primarily for children can prioritize growth over protection. Our cybersecurity expert, Nick Espinosa, joins us to unpack this shocking stance and what it means for digital parenting.
The most chilling revelation comes from former Facebook employee Sarah Wynn Williams, who claims Mark Zuckerberg was willing to implement extreme censorship systems for the Chinese government and even deactivate a Chinese dissident's account at their request – all to gain access to the Chinese market. This disturbing case study shows how far tech giants may go when profit motives clash with democratic values.
From North Korean spyware infiltrating the Google Play Store to AI search engines that are wrong a staggering 60% of the time, we're tracking the technologies that threaten your security and access to accurate information. We close with a look at Microsoft's upcoming handheld gaming device codenamed "Keenan" that aims to challenge Nintendo's dominance in portable gaming.
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1. EP 244: How Mark Zuckerberg's Actions in China Reveal Big Tech's True Priorities, Guest Nick Espinosa, Waymo + Uber Is This Combination Going to Work? Plus, Microsoft's Game AI, and New Portable Game Unit | Air Date: 3/18 - 3/24/2025 (00:00:00)

2. Show Introduction and Host Introductions (00:00:34)

3. Top Stories Preview (00:01:42)

4. Uber Partners with Waymo Autonomous Vehicles (00:04:13)

5. Roblox CEO's Controversial Safety Advice (00:09:51)

6. Microsoft's Suspicious Outlook Bug (00:16:25)

7. Interview with Cybersecurity Expert Nick Espinosa (00:19:00)

8. North Korean Spyware in Android Apps (00:22:01)

9. Zuckerberg's Troubling China Compromises (00:28:20)

10. AI Search Engines' Shocking Inaccuracy Rate (00:33:15)

11. Microsoft's Gaming Handheld Plans Revealed (00:36:49)

12. Whiskey Tasting Competition Results (00:48:14)

13. Show Closing and Contact Information (00:57:18)

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