Newsy Investigates: Why So Few COVID-19 Smartphone Alerts?

The video discusses the challenges faced by COVID alert apps, highlighting the low adoption rates and privacy concerns. Despite significant investments by states, these apps have not met expectations due to a lack of public trust and voluntary reporting. The video features Diana Berrent's experience and insights into the technology's potential and limitations.

What was the main reason for the failure of COVID-19 exposure notification apps according to the first section?

• Lack of smartphone availability

• Low user participation in reporting cases

• Technical glitches in the apps

• High cost of app development

Which state was the first to deploy a COVID-19 app, as mentioned in the second section?

• Colorado

• Virginia

• Michigan

• California

What percentage of COVID cases were reported through the app in California?

• 1%

• 10%

• 2%

• 5%

What is a major concern that affects the use of COVID-19 exposure notification apps, as discussed in the final section?

• Privacy concerns

• User interface complexity

• Battery consumption

• App download size

What solution is suggested to improve trust in COVID-19 exposure notification apps?

• Reducing app size

• Offering financial incentives

• Conducting independent privacy assessments

• Increasing marketing budget