Tech Check with Damian Kassabgi
Burning Platforms
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Technology's Threat to Democracy
In this chapter, a prominent journalist explores how technology can undermine democratic values, particularly through misinformation and marketing strategies that prioritize engagement over facts. The discussion contrasts cultural attitudes toward regulation in Australia and the US, emphasizing the need for local solutions to tech challenges. Recommendations for improving press protections, fostering public interest tech, and better regulating big tech are outlined to safeguard democracy.
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