It's a big and growing problem, the amount of power…
“It's a big and growing problem, the amount of power possessed by Google and Facebook. President Eisenhower said it about the military-industrial complex. They pose a grave threat to our democracy.”
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Tech giants' power threatens democracy, echoing past warnings about concentrated power.
In simple terms: Big tech threatens democracy.
Regulate corporate influence.
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When to use this quote
- policy making
- antitrust law
- public advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What checks can balance power?
- How to protect free speech?
Regulation may stifle innovation.