AI Expert Sounds the Alarm on Big Tech’s Influence

Big tech wields unprecedented power across society, resembling multi-tentacled monopolies

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Governments must not defer to tech firms as quasi-nation states

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Trump’s presidency bolsters tech power, especially Elon Musk's influence

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Politicians’ light touch stems from Silicon Valley’s countercultural narrative

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Framing governments as inept is a deliberate tactic by tech firms

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Elizabeth Warren stands out for addressing corporate abuse

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The EU offers better leverage against big tech than fragmented approaches like the UK’s

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Public oversight and stronger regulation are crucial to safeguard democracy

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