Coronavirus: How Technology Is Changing and Responding

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 on major tech companies. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi talks about the company's financial resilience despite a drop in ridership. Zoom CEO Eric Yuan addresses the company's growth and security challenges. Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg highlights efforts to combat misinformation and support communities. Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield discusses the surge in usage and the challenges of operating during the pandemic.

What was Uber's financial strategy to handle the pandemic's impact on ridership?

• Focus on expanding into new markets

• Lay off a significant portion of the workforce

• Withdraw financial guidance and plan for worst-case scenarios

• Increase prices to cover losses

What was a key factor in Uber's belief that ridership would eventually recover?

• Government subsidies

• Introduction of new services

• Control of the virus by health authorities

• Reduction in competition

What major issue did Zoom face during its rise in popularity amid the pandemic?

• Security and privacy concerns

• Lack of user engagement

• Inability to handle increased traffic

• Competition from other video conferencing tools

Which organizations banned Zoom due to security concerns?

• New York City Department of Education and governments of Taiwan and Germany

• United Nations and World Health Organization

• European Union and African Union

• NASA and European Space Agency

How did Facebook aim to combat misinformation about COVID-19 on its platform?

• By partnering with news agencies

• By banning all COVID-19 related posts

• By restricting user access to groups

• By launching a COVID-19 Information Center

What positive use of Facebook was highlighted during the pandemic?

• Providing online support groups

• Facilitating online shopping

• Organizing virtual protests

• Launching new gaming features

What challenge did Slack face due to increased usage during the pandemic?

• Decreased user satisfaction

• Difficulty in maintaining service quality

• Unsustainable growth rate

• Lack of new features