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Google Touts Worker Tracking As Own CEO Goes MIA
theodp writes "On Thursday, Google announced a product that enables a business to see where all its workers are at all times. Called Maps Coordinate, it combines a paid-for business version of Google's standard maps product with an application downloaded to a worker's smartphone, creating a real-time record of worker locations. Ironically, Google touted its worker tracking solution on the very same day that CEO Larry Page was a surprise no-show at Google's Annual Shareholder Meeting, leaving Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt to explain his absence. Schmidt explained that Page had lost his voice and, as a result, would likely also miss next week's I/O conference and possibly next month's quarterly earnings call. While a Google spokeswoman declined to comment further on Page's condition, Schmidt added that Page will continue as CEO while he recovers. So, why not reassure those worried about the situation by publicly tracking Page's location via Maps Coordinate? After all, Google's a true believer in eating its own dog food, right?"
Sunday.
Getting your friends and acquaintances to track you. Oh, wait! That's Facebook.
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yeah like cuz he's dead. it's weekend at bernie's over at google.
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If that scenario ever came to light I would make it my life goal to hack that tracking functionality.
A digital, freedom-fighter kind of hacking...
How about just a "Leaving your phone on your desk" kind of hacking?
Or would that not be exciting and edgy enough?
No, live tracking the CEO of Google because Google is pushing live tracking of employees.
Right.
It's called turnabout, and by all accounts is considered fair play.
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"Google CEO is sick and likely at home,.."
Not at all, he just can't connect to Google Voice.