Meta’s Data Retention Ruling: A Game Changer for Digital Privacy

The European Union's top court has ruled against Meta's data retention policies, significantly impacting how social networks handle personal data for advertising. This episode explores the implications of this ruling for Meta's business model and the broader landscape of digital privacy. We also discuss GM's ambitious plans for a hands-off driving system, Waymo's latest robotaxi, and YouTube's recent apology for mistakenly banning channels. Join us as we navigate the evolving world of technology and its effects on our daily lives.

Sources:
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/04/meta-faces-data-retention-limits-on-its-eu-ad-business-after-top-court-ruling/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/04/gm-is-working-on-an-eyes-off-hands-off-driving-system/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/04/waymo-picks-its-next-robotaxi-joby-lands-more-toyota-bucks-and-cybertruck-notches-its-fifth-recall/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/04/youtube-apologizes-for-falsely-banning-channels-for-spam-canceling-subscriptions/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:40) Meta faces data retention limits on its EU ad business after top court ruling
(00:03:09) Exclusive: GM is working on an eyes-off, hands-off driving system
(00:05:51) Waymo picks its next robotaxi, Joby lands more Toyota bucks, and Cybertruck notches its fifth recall
(00:08:05) YouTube apologizes for falsely banning channels for spam, canceling subscriptions