NBC Newsさんのインスタグラム写真 - (NBC NewsInstagram)「As the nation takes on one of the largest logistical challenges in history with the rollout Covid-19 vaccines, many Americans have asked why Big Tech can't run the operation. If Amazon can deliver a phone charger in two days, why can’t it use its logistical prowess to speedily vaccinate a nation? With all of the data that Google collects about its users, why can’t it track down and identify who needs a vaccination? When it comes to vaccine distribution, tech companies have learned they have far less control.⁠ ⁠ Tech companies have certainly tried from the start to help with the pandemic response. Nearly a year ago, Google and Apple joined forces to help with contact tracing. But most states ultimately didn’t embrace the technology and it had little substantive impact.⁠ ⁠ Amazon is currently in talks with the Biden admin. to help with the president’s national vaccination program, according to sources at Amazon and the White House who are not authorized to speak publicly.⁠ ⁠ Other tech companies are offering assistance for vaccine rollout in entirely different ways. Uber and Lyft have offered free rides to and from vaccination appointments. Google and Verizon are helping pay for advertisements promoting vaccine awareness. Google and Apple have participated in discussions surrounding possible vaccine passports, but have not announced any concrete plans.⁠ ⁠ Read more in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ 📷 Watchara Phomicinda / MediaNews Group/The Press-Enterprise via @gettyimages」2月28日 7時31分