Wednesday, August 18, 2021

"There's a Growing Backlash Against Tech's Infamous Secrecy. Why Now?"

 

My new Opinion piece:

There's a Growing Backlash Against Tech's Infamous Secrecy. Why Now? Dr. Nirit Weiss-Blatt Techdirt


For decades, the tech companies praised their secrecy. Tim Cook once said, “One of the great things about Apple is: We probably have more secrecy here than the CIA.” 

Now, as they are facing mounting criticism, their NDAs and off-the-record comments are seen as means of evading responsibility.

The full piece: There's a Growing Backlash Against Tech's Infamous Secrecy. Why Now?