Topic: Google Drive

15 chapters across the catalog

Bug Peeps
Episode 1497 2:07:23 - 2:08:51

1497: Bug Peeps

Kanye West, Ari Emanuel, and Google Drive Censorship

Kanye West (Ye) has faced widespread business cancellations following his controversial comments about Jewish media influence. Agent Ari Emanuel publicly called for companies to stop working with West, which the hosts describe as a "self-fulfilling prophecy." Additionally, reports indicate that copies of West's interviews are being removed from users' private Google Drive accounts, prompting a recommendation for self-hosted solutions like Nextcloud.

Mask = Love
Episode 1255

1255: Mask = Love

Podcast Introduction and Google Drive Censorship Concerns

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Austin and Silicon Valley, discussing technical difficulties with email delivery. They examine reports of Google deleting copyrighted PDF files, specifically the John Bolton book, from users' private shared drives. The discussion highlights how Silicon Valley companies and Twitter are actively scanning private communications and documents for specific keywords and copyrighted material.

Boozing and Beefing
Episode 1227 53:24 - 1:00:13

1227: Boozing and Beefing

Tech Giant Censorship, Google Drive File Blocking

Microsoft, Facebook, Google, and Twitter have issued a joint statement on combating coronavirus misinformation. However, reports have surfaced of Google Drive blocking private documents related to Chloroquine research, citing "Terms of Service" violations and raising concerns about automated AI scanning of private cloud storage.

Work To Rules
Episode 1124

1124: Work To Rules

Google Drive Sharing Issues and Email Server Restrictions

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss technical difficulties regarding listeners sharing files via Google Drive. Curry explains that he does not have a Google account linked to his primary email address, requiring users to adjust sharing permissions. He also notes his mail server's ten-megabyte limit on incoming attachments to manage storage space.

Accelerationism
Episode 1121 1:00 - 8:37

1121: Accelerationism

Distracted Driving, Austin Rear-End Collision Anecdote

A host describes being rear-ended in Southeast Austin by a young driver who was allegedly distracted by Google Maps on her phone. The account details the immediate aftermath, including the arrival of Austin Police and Fire Department personnel who noted that such accidents occur daily due to smartphone use. The discussion touches on potential technological solutions, such as accelerometers to lock phones while driving, and the legal penalties for device use behind the wheel.

Bone Saw
Episode 1077 1:15:36 - 1:19:47

1077: Bone Saw

No Agenda Art, Executive Producer Credits, Jingle Requests

The hosts thank Uncle Cave Bear for the episode artwork and acknowledge Patrick Funchion as the executive producer for episode 1077. A technical issue regarding jingle submissions via Google Drive is discussed, with the hosts requesting that producers send files directly as email attachments. The segment transitions into the "Value for Value" funding model explanation.

The Christmas Special
Episode 889 54:55 - 55:47

889: The Christmas Special

Google Self-Driving Car Accident and Mosul Dam Risk

A Google self-driving car was involved in a low-speed collision with a bus in Mountain View, California, which the hosts interpret as a failure of "skip logic" algorithms. Separately, U.S. officials warned of a catastrophic risk of failure at the Mosul Dam in Iraq, which could displace over a million people if it collapses.

Divide & Ruin
Episode 793 2:03:19 - 2:05:37

793: Divide & Ruin

Self-Driving Car Skepticism, Obama's Detroit Auto Show Promises

The hosts debate the future of autonomous vehicles following President Obama's pledge to accelerate their deployment. One host bets that fully self-driving cars will not happen in their lifetime, arguing that the technology will remain limited to driver assistance features like adaptive cruise control. They criticize the push for driverless cars as "stupid" compared to improving inter-car communication.

Bernie and the Breach
Episode 783 1:39:24 - 1:43:53

783: Bernie and the Breach

Google Self-Driving Car Accidents, Bloomberg Tech Report

Bloomberg reports that Google's autonomous vehicles are involved in accidents because they follow traffic laws too strictly, leading human drivers to rear-end them. California regulators have proposed rules requiring a human driver to be ready to take control at all times. The hosts debate whether programmers should teach cars to "behave more human" by occasionally breaking laws.

Terror Tuesdays
Episode 768 1:58:23 - 2:00:57

768: Terror Tuesdays

Self-Driving Cars, Ethical Programming and Moral Dilemmas

The ethical challenges of programming self-driving cars are explored through a hypothetical scenario involving a choice between hitting school children or a head-on collision. The hosts debate how an automated system should prioritize the life of the driver versus pedestrians. This "question of conscience" highlights the legal and moral complexities facing companies like Google as they develop autonomous vehicle technology.

Gender Binary
Episode 752

752: Gender Binary

Google Self-Driving Car Event, Austin Thinkery Children's Museum

A promotional event for Google's self-driving cars took place at the Thinkery children's museum in Austin, Texas. Attendees observed the "bean-shaped" prototype vehicles and interacted with Google staff members who indicated that "Phase One" of the rollout—where drivers are trained to take over manually from software—is projected for 2020. The event was characterized as lacking clear marketing direction or public engagement despite the presence of live music and refreshments.

Droves of Jihadis
Episode 619 23:00 - 25:16

619: Droves of Jihadis

Autonomous Vehicles and Municipal Revenue Loss

A discussion of the Google self-driving car's 700,000-mile record without a traffic violation leads to a theory about the future of law enforcement. The hosts argue that autonomous vehicles could cripple municipal budgets that rely heavily on revenue from traffic tickets. They suggest that cities may resist the adoption of driverless technology to protect these financial interests.

Chaff Hat
Episode 422 1:11:02 - 1:14:17

422: Chaff Hat

Denmark Drones, Google Self-Driving Cars, NSA Projects

Denmark's Defense Minister has expressed interest in replacing F-16 tasks with drones for Arctic surveillance. The hosts argue that Google's self-driving car project is a front for NSA-funded autonomous technology research, preparing the public to accept robotic policing and surveillance.