The Rising Tensions Between Uber and Alphabet

The video discusses the evolving relationship between Google and Uber, highlighting the tensions arising from their competitive interests in ride-sharing and autonomous vehicles. It covers Google's early investment in Uber, the resulting information rights, and the complexities of maintaining relationships amidst competition. The video also draws parallels to past corporate board dynamics, such as Eric Schmidt's resignation from Apple's board, and concludes with the news of David Drummond's departure from Uber's board.

What was a significant change in the relationship between Google and Uber?

• Uber stopped using Google Maps.

• David Drummond was excluded from Uber's board meetings.

• Google acquired Uber.

• Uber invested in Google Ventures.

What is a key area of competition between Google and Uber?

• Cloud computing services

• E-commerce

• Autonomous vehicles

• Social media platforms

What action did Uber take regarding Google's new head of GV, David Crane?

• Offered him a new role

• Withheld information from him

• Partnered with him on a project

• Appointed him to the board

Which past corporate board dynamic is mentioned as a parallel to the Google-Uber situation?

• Steve Jobs leaving Microsoft

• Eric Schmidt resigning from Apple's board

• Mark Zuckerberg joining Amazon's board

• Elon Musk leaving Tesla

What was the final outcome of the deteriorating relationship between Google and Uber?

• David Drummond left Uber's board

• Uber stopped using Google Maps

• Google acquired Uber

• Uber acquired Google