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#19 - Tom Kemp - Containing Big Tech

Aug 10, 2023
Tom Kemp, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, discusses containing big tech in the age of social media addiction, data privacy concerns, and the dominance of tech giants. He emphasizes the need for new legislation to promote competition and regulate the industry landscape, highlighting the importance of protecting personal data and privacy rights.
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  • Tom Kemp advocates for simple solutions to address big tech's impact on democracy and society.
  • AI capabilities in big tech can lead to discriminatory practices and exploit individuals.

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The Need for Simplifying Big Tech Issues for Better Understanding

There is a growing need to simplify the complex issues surrounding big tech to ensure that everyone, from average citizens to politicians, can easily grasp the challenges. This involves addressing the confusion surrounding big tech's impact on democracy and society. The speaker, Tom Kemp, advocates for a book that offers straightforward explanations and simple solutions to the problems posed by big tech.

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