Big Tech Under the Spotlight - Privacy, Transparency, and Regulation

Explore the complex landscape of technology regulation and its impact on society in this thought-provoking panel discussion. Delve into pressing issues such as privacy concerns, the rise of deepfakes, antitrust challenges, and the pervasive influence of big tech companies. Examine the tension between short-term and long-term perspectives in technology development, and consider the power of the internet alongside the need for accountability. Investigate topics like artificial intelligence, personal data management, and the concept of a "data dividend." Analyze California's privacy regulations and their potential to shape global norms. Reflect on the attention economy, blind spots in tech governance, and the role of human nature in technological advancement. Gain insights into liability immunity for tech companies and contemplate the future of technology regulation in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Introduction
Big Tech Under the Spotlight
Deepfakes
Antitrust
Software is eating the world
Is technology unregulated
Short term vs long term
Common threads
The power of the Internet
Creating the right incentives
Accountability
Facebook
Artificial Intelligence
Personal Data
Data Dividend
California Privacy Regulations
Global Norms
Extract of Attention Economy
Is China our main competitor
Privacy
Attention Economy
Blind Spots
Human Nature
Liability Immunity
Final Thoughts