Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot

Explore a thought-provoking discussion on the pitfalls of big tech and potential solutions for societal improvement in this Aspen Ideas Festival talk. Delve into the arguments presented by Stanford professors Rob Reich and Mehran Sahami, who contend that the tech industry's focus on optimization has compromised essential human values. Examine the broken aspects of the current tech landscape, the underlying causes, and the incentives for change. Investigate the impacts of AI, challenges to democracy, and the need for regulation. Consider proposed solutions, including government intervention, litigation, and finding a middle ground. Analyze the relationship between AI and capitalism, philosophical implications, and the growing concern of deepfakes. Gain insights into how collaboration and a renewed focus on human values could help reboot the tech industry and strengthen democratic institutions.

Introduction
What has been broken
What caused this
Incentives for change
Student feedback
AI
Democracy
Regulation
What can we do
Government regulation
Litigation
AI Fear
The Middle Ground
Collaboration
AI and capitalism
Philosophy Question
Incentives
Deepfakes