
336: Is “Don’t Be Evil” Legally Binding?
Andy explains why the motto "Don't Be Evil" could be legally binding for a handful of former Googlers. We'll also discuss Google's foray into crime prediction algorithms, and we'll debate the color of Android's green bubble.
Material · Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion
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Show Notes
Andy and Flo start this week adlibbing and wondering when blatant fan service is too much. Then, Andy explains why the motto "Don't Be Evil" could be legally binding for a handful of former Googlers. We'll also discuss Google's foray into crime prediction algorithms, which is as dubious as it sounds. But we'll end on a sweeter note, debating the actual color of Android's green bubble on iMessages.
This episode of Material is sponsored by:
- The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint: Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive, and related tech within Microsoft 365.
Links and Show Notes:
- Ex-Google workers sue company, saying it betrayed 'Don't Be Evil' motto
- UMD, Google Unit Partner on Developing VR Training Platform for Police
- Google Messages may soon show iMessage reactions as emoji
- Reddit: Just found a new secret game in the google app, on iPhone!