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Facebook's role in Brexit -- and the threat to democracy | Carole Cadwalladr

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The Threat of Technology to Democracy

This chapter critiques the influence of major tech companies, especially Facebook, on democratic processes and the spread of misinformation during crucial events like Brexit. The speaker calls for transparency and accountability in technology to protect the integrity of future elections, likening current challenges to historical dangers faced in coal mining.

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