TED Talks Daily Can big tech and privacy coexist? | Carole Cadwalladr and Chris Anderson
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Apr 13, 2025 
Carole Cadwalladr, an investigative journalist known for her work on the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal, joins Chris Anderson in a crucial conversation. They discuss the dangers of surveillance fascism and the alarming power dynamics between big tech and democracy. Carole emphasizes the urgent need for independent media as a bulwark against information chaos. The episode raises vital questions about data ethics and the implications of technology on personal privacy and political power, urging listeners to champion ethical standards and support journalistic integrity.
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Tech Bros and Data Grabs
- Carol Cadwalladr highlights Elon Musk's access to US Treasury data.
- She argues this act was a power grab beyond democratic guardrails.
Silicon Valley's Alignment with Power
- Silicon Valley companies, while competitive, share a need for presidential approval.
- This incentivizes them to empower a potential autocracy, according to Cadwalladr.
The Need for Action
- Cadwalladr urges people to act against Silicon Valley's overreach.
- She emphasizes the increasing difficulty of fighting back as their power consolidates.