Amazon, Google Data Mining Is Bad for Consumers, Betaworks CEO Says

The video discusses Amazon's acquisition of Eero and its strategy in home technology, highlighting the pros and cons of smart home devices. It delves into concerns about passive data collection by companies like Amazon and Google, and the potential social repercussions. The video also covers company responses to privacy issues and the growth of the podcast market, linking it to smart speakers.

What is Amazon's broader strategy regarding home technology?

Discuss the pros and cons of having tech companies like Amazon and Google in our homes.

What are the implications of passive data collection by smart devices?

How can consumers protect themselves from data collection by smart home devices?

What are the potential social repercussions of smart home technology?

What do companies like Amazon claim about their data collection practices?

How is the podcasting market related to the rise of smart speakers?