Google Cancels 'Physical' I/O 2020 Due To Coronavirus Concerns (9to5google.com) 12
Google has announced that it will not host an in-person I/O 2020 over coronavirus concerns. The company is looking into an alternative format. 9to5Google reports: Google I/O 2020 was announced in January, with the ticket application and drawing process taking place late last month. Hosted at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, it's right across the street from the Googleplex headquarters. "Due to concerns around the coronavirus (COVID-19), and in accordance with health guidance from the CDC, WHO, and other health authorities, we have decided to cancel the physical Google I/O event at Shoreline Amphitheatre," reads a statement on the Google I/O website.
Those that purchased tickets will be fully refunded by March 13, while registered guests this year will automatically be able to purchase I/O 2021 passes. Looking forward, the company is going to "explore other ways to evolve Google I/O to best connect with our developer community." At this time, Google does not look to be committing to the original May 12-14 timeframe. Meanwhile, Google will be providing $1 million to local Mountain View organizations to help with the lack of I/O and its over 7,000 attendees. This is specifically aimed at helping raise awareness about the coronavirus, as well as aiding small businesses, increasing STEM education, and supporting organizations working with unhoused neighbors.
Those that purchased tickets will be fully refunded by March 13, while registered guests this year will automatically be able to purchase I/O 2021 passes. Looking forward, the company is going to "explore other ways to evolve Google I/O to best connect with our developer community." At this time, Google does not look to be committing to the original May 12-14 timeframe. Meanwhile, Google will be providing $1 million to local Mountain View organizations to help with the lack of I/O and its over 7,000 attendees. This is specifically aimed at helping raise awareness about the coronavirus, as well as aiding small businesses, increasing STEM education, and supporting organizations working with unhoused neighbors.
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In stitches, that was funny af (Score:2)
Well done sir. Your impression deserves an Oscar.
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Death rates are WAAAY overblown. Hold it anyway.
Can't you even read the Cato article you linked to? No one at Google is worried about dying. They're worried about the elderly, the immuno-compromised, and the newborns. That is why they're worried.
Or are you a psychopath? Am I wasting my time trying to explain the concept of worrying about others to you?
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I know you're an AC, but lest some reader thinks your reply is insightful:
* "immuno-compromised" includes people taking immuno-supressants, such as those with Crohn's, Ankylosing Spondylitis, etc.
* some people attending may have a newborn or elderly at home, and they could take a new infection back home with them
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What? That isn't in the article. What are you talking about? Yeah, you guys are "so worried about the elderly". LOL.
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What? That isn't in the article. What are you talking about?
That article keeps harping on the fact that the vast majority of cases “have mild disease and get better without needing any special care.”
Yeah, you guys are "so worried about the elderly".
So you're telling me that no one has a grandma that they care about, or a relative that just completed a round of radiation treatment, or a pregnant wife about to give birth? Is that what you're saying? Please be specific in your accusations. Your sarcasm is overly vague.
Time for progress. (Score:2)
Meat conferences have an enormous carbon footprint and continuing them means less pressure to perfect teleconferencing, which ideally should be preferable in every necessary way to meat gatherings.
I understand why humans want meat gatherings but taking away the option will coerce useful adaptation.