In today’s Quick Hits, we explore Google’s ongoing legal troubles, get a behind-the-scenes look at Facebook, and learn how Australia plans on keeping kids safe online.
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Interview with David Kirkpatrick, Author of The Facebook Effect
David Kirkpatrick, the author of The Facebook Effect, sat down with ABC News to talk about his book, Facebook’s growth (and subsequent privacy problems), and how Mark Zuckerberg has changed from the time he founded the company to now. The interview is full of interesting insights about Facebook, particularly about the company’s 26-year-old founder.
Does Mark Zuckerberg Need an Eric Schmidt?
In his IMHO Blog for ZDNet, Tom Foremski ponders whether it’s time for Facebook to bring in its own Eric Schmidt (CEO of Google), an experienced executive that can guide the company toward a successful IPO while helping Mark Zuckerberg manage the rigors of running a massive tech company. The article is pure speculation, but it is still an interesting read.
Chris Kelly, Facebook, and the California Attorney General Race
Kashmir Hill at True/Slant has a nice wrap-up on how the ongoing Facebook privacy debate is affecting former Facebook executive Chris Kelly’s chances at becoming the Democratic candidate for attorney general in California. We’ve touched on the California attorney general election previously, but this is a good introduction to those unfamiliar with the story.
Connecticut Attorney General Investigates Google Over Wi-Fi Sniffing
The Google Street View Wi-Fi sniffing scandal has been a problem for Google for more than a month now and it doesn’t show any signs of stopping. A day after Australian authorities stated they were opening a criminal investigation into Google’s Wi-Fi sniffing, the attorney general of Connecticut has said his office would determine “whether the company violated state privacy laws when Google gathered private data transmitted over unsecured networks used by residents and businesses.”
Australian Government Launches Online Help Center for Kids
According to reports, the Australian government has launched an online “Help” button today that will provide kids and teens online a one-stop shop for information about Internet safety. The safety tool will also provide teens with a place to report cyberbullying and other Internet crime.
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