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Pivot Q3 Quarterly Review and Friend of Pivot, Senator Amy Klobuchar

Oct 8, 2021

Senator Amy Klobuchar, a prominent figure in antitrust and tech regulation known for her role in the Facebook whistleblower hearing, joins the discussion to analyze recent tech challenges. The conversation touches on misinformation's impact on public trust and the urgent need for corporate accountability in the face of evolving political sentiments. Klobuchar emphasizes the importance of bipartisan support for legislation aimed at protecting vulnerable populations and managing the consequences of social media on youth and society.

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Amy Klobuchar

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Navigating New Frontiers: Space Tourism and Tech Regulation

15min

Navigating Misinformation and Corporate Responsibility

8min

Holding Tech Accountable

8min

Navigating Child Poverty and Tech Accountability

22min

Predictions on Supply Chain Renaissance in Automotive Manufacturing

4min

Navigating Change: Automation and Accountability

16min

Pivot is back with its Quarterly Review series, taking a look back at Q3 and predicting what’s to come. Kara and Scott discuss the biggest wins and fails of the past quarter and check their prediction track records. They also get some predictions from from Friends of Pivot, including Preet Bharara, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, author Sheera Frenkel and Cofounder of Zero100, Kevin O’Marah. Plus, Friend of Pivot Amy Klobuchar joins to discuss the Frances Haugen testimony and what’s next for Facebook.

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