Material 293: A Rollercoaster of Emotions

Flo's Chromecast with Google TV gets stuck in a boot loop, and Andy wonders whether his investment in a Stadia controller will ever pay off. Then, why two Google engineers resigned over the firing of AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru.

Flo's Chromecast with Google TV gets stuck in a boot loop, and Andy wonders whether his investment in a Stadia controller will ever pay off. Then, why two Google engineers resigned over the firing of AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru.

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Links and Show Notes:

Google Support: New Chromecast with Google TV recently reset itself and now displays an Android Recovery screen

Ars Technica: Google closes Stadia’s dedicated game studios after less than 2 years

Google Blog: Focusing on Stadia's future as a platform, and winding down SG&E

9to5Google: Pixel Slate out of stock on Google Store, likely discontinued

Reuters: Two Google engineers resign over firing of AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru

The Verge: Two Google engineers quit over firing of ethical AI leader Timnit Gebru

Vinesh Kannan on Twitter

CNN: Google CEO discusses Black talent pipeline concerns with HBCU leaders

Real Abril🌈 on Twitter

DoL: Google LLC, US Department of Labor settlement resolves alleged pay, hiring discrimination at California, Washington State locations

Android Police: Chrome 88 rolls out dino-themed QR codes on Android and desktop

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