Uber and Waymo Reach Settlement

Re:Uber and Waymo Reach Settlement by mbesto on Friday February 09, 2018 @01:10PM (#16342455)

I don't buy the "it was a bad image for both companies". Do either of these companies really care about their image specifically when it comes to AD, other than simply "winning the market"?

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Re:Uber and Waymo Reach Settlement by SkyPuncher on Friday February 09, 2018 @01:52PM (#16342858)

Yes, absolutely.

I am very hesitant to use Uber because of their other ethically questionable tactics. This whole suit was furthering the notion that Uber has no limits to their desire to be number 1 - regardless of who they exploit or harm on the way.

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Re:Uber and Waymo Reach Settlement by ggg9990 on Saturday February 10, 2018 @02:45AM (#16346381)

Brand image matters a ton to both companies because they are fueled on user trust. Uber asks you to get into a car with someone you’ve never met. Google asks you to trust them with your entire digital footprint. If people have an “icky” image of them it will yield severe financial damage.

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