Published Dec 13, 2019

Netflix Golden Globe noms, bipartisan agreement on encryption, and Amazon's plan for fashion

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway explore Netflix's streaming dominance in award nominations, the encryption debate heightening with the advent of quantum computing, and Amazon's ambitious yet challenging foray into fashion. They also address the societal impact of online pornography, emphasizing parental concerns and its influence on youth.
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  • Encryption Debate

    The ongoing debate between tech companies and governments over encryption policies is heating up. and discuss how tech giants like Apple and Facebook are resisting government demands to create backdoors for law enforcement, citing privacy concerns. Kara argues that these companies are already complying with numerous government requests, but Scott believes they should do more to assist in national security efforts 1.

    I think that a tech company has an obligation to comply with that court order.

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    The bipartisan push for tech companies to provide access to encrypted data is a contentious issue, with both sides of the aisle demanding action 2.

       

    Privacy Concerns

    The broader implications of encryption on user privacy and national security are significant. expresses trust in Apple's commitment to privacy, contrasting it with skepticism towards Facebook's intentions. She highlights the global trend, noting Australia's law requiring companies to break encryption if requested 3.

    They don't want to have a key that could open up everybody's door.

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    As quantum computing advances, the stakes in the encryption debate will only increase, potentially challenging current security measures 3.