Google and Apple Clash Over Web Browser Privacy

The video discusses Google's team of white hat hackers who identify vulnerabilities in software, including a recent issue with Apple's anti-tracking tool in Safari. This tool, intended to block tracking, could potentially be exploited by hackers. Google informed Apple of the issue, but a public dispute arose over whether Apple fully resolved it. The video also explores the motivations behind Google's actions and compares the privacy approaches of Google and Apple, particularly regarding cookies and web tracking.

What is the primary role of Google's white hat hackers?

• To find and report software vulnerabilities

• To create new software for Google

• To compete directly with Apple's engineers

• To develop advertising strategies

What was the initial response of Apple when Google reported the vulnerability?

• They thanked Google and claimed to have fixed the problem

• They accused Google of trying to embarrass them

• They ignored the report

• They publicly acknowledged the issue immediately

How did Google handle the disclosure of the vulnerability to Apple?

• They ignored the issue

• They informed Apple privately first

• They reported it to the media

• They made it public immediately

What is the irony in the situation between Google and Apple's privacy tools?

• Google's tool was never intended for privacy

• Apple's tool could potentially facilitate tracking

• Google's tool was more effective than Apple's

• Apple's tool was supposed to enhance tracking

What is Google's stance on targeted ads compared to Apple's approach?

• Apple and Google have the same approach to ads

• Google sees targeted ads as beneficial for keeping the web free

• Apple supports targeted ads for revenue

• Google believes targeted ads are harmful