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TBD | What Went Wrong With Contact Tracing Apps

TBD | What Went Wrong With Contact Tracing Apps

FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis


TBD | What Went Wrong With Contact Tracing Apps

FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis

ratings:
Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Aug 21, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In the early days of the pandemic, countries around the world invested heavily in new technologies that would help track the movement of the virus. Now, six months later, contact tracing apps are all but an afterthought in the fight to contain COVID-19. What happened? The U.K. provides some answers. The country put its faith in technology to contain the virus, and paid the price.

Guest:
Gus Hosein, executive director at Privacy International
 
Host
Celeste Headlee
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Released:
Aug 21, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The problem with the news right now? It’s everywhere. And each day, it can feel like we’re all just mindlessly scrolling. It’s why we created What Next. This short daily show is here to help you make sense of things. When the news feels overwhelming, we’re here to help you answer: What next? Look for new episodes every weekday morning.