Apple and Google's Coronavirus Tracking Plan Is a Symptom of Their Power

Apple and Google's Coronavirus Tracking Plan Is a Symptom of Their Power

4 years ago
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https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/xgqbxa/apple-and-google-coronavirus-tracking-plan-is-a-symptom-of-their-power

As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, national economies are crumbling under the weight of lockdowns that slow the spread of the virus and ultimately save lives. Capitalism can't wait any longer, and so governments are looking for a way to get people back to working and consuming even if the virus isn't defeated.

To do this, Apple and Google stepped forward Friday with a proposal that is as predictable for the Silicon Valley giants as it is mind-boggling in scope: large-scale passive digital surveillance using every iOS and Android device.

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