Daniel and Manton talk about Apple’s threat to withhold FaceTime and Message from the UK. How much leverage should tech companies have over countries? They segue to a discussion of where to draw the line in general on public surveillance. Finally, they struggle to conclude whether or not companies should exert power over governments, and consider Apple’s unlikely goodness for being a huge company.
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Links:
- Apple Slams UK Surveillance Bill – BBC story on Apple’s objection to proposed legislation.
- 100 Million Tire-Kickers – The Accidental Tech Podcast discussed Threads.
- Dithering – John Gruber and Ben Thompson’s subscription-based tech podcast.
