Computerworld | Jul 1, 2020
The UK and its nationwide well being service launched its personal app in an effort to hint potential coronavirus exposures and decrease the unfold of the virus. As a substitute of utilizing the API launched by Apple and Google, the UK opted for a home-grown possibility that proved ineffective. Computerworld senior author Charlotte Trueman joins Juliet to debate how and why the UK contact tracing app failed, challenges and subsequent steps.
Extra on contact tracing–
Google and Apple launch contact tracing app API: https://youtu.be/_pVwf5XeOvg
Contact tracing app may cease coronavirus (COVID-19) unfold: https://youtu.be/5fBKpISTUfg
Comply with Juliet and Charlotte on Twitter–
Juliet: https://twitter.com/julietbeauchamp
Charlotte: https://twitter.com/charrindisguise
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