Is the Government Failing Us on Big Tech? - Regulation and Accountability in the Digital Age
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the complex relationship between government regulation and Big Tech companies in this thought-provoking 47-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the unique position of tech giants like Facebook, Google, and Amazon, who have largely avoided stringent governmental oversight despite their immense influence on society. Examine the potential need for stronger accountability measures and compare approaches with European regulations like GDPR. Join speakers Renee DiResta, Frank Foer, and Noam Cohen as they discuss the government's role in protecting society from monopolies and the challenges of balancing innovation with public interest in the digital age.
Syllabus
Is the Government Failing Us on Big Tech?
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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