293: A Rollercoaster of Emotions
Flo's Chromecast with Google TV gets stuck in a boot loop, and Andy wonders whether his investment in a Stadia controller will ever pay off. Then, why two Google engineers resigned over the firing of AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru.
Material · Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion
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Show Notes
Flo's Chromecast with Google TV gets stuck in a boot loop, and Andy wonders whether his investment in a Stadia controller will ever pay off. Then, why two Google engineers resigned over the firing of AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru.
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Links and Show Notes:
Ars Technica: Google closes Stadia’s dedicated game studios after less than 2 years
Google Blog: Focusing on Stadia's future as a platform, and winding down SG&E
9to5Google: Pixel Slate out of stock on Google Store, likely discontinued
Reuters: Two Google engineers resign over firing of AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru
The Verge: Two Google engineers quit over firing of ethical AI leader Timnit Gebru
CNN: Google CEO discusses Black talent pipeline concerns with HBCU leaders
Android Police: Chrome 88 rolls out dino-themed QR codes on Android and desktop