FrameLab Podcast 23: The Tech Coup w/ Marietje Schaake
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Oct 24, 2024 
Marietje Schaake, a former member of the European Parliament and Stanford professor, discusses the alarming trend of tech corporations usurping governmental powers, which threatens democratic values. The conversation highlights the shift from an optimistic view of tech to concerns over monopolistic practices and unregulated influence. Schaake emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive governance frameworks and accountability measures to align technology with societal values. She warns of technology's dual potential as a tool for empowerment or oppression.
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Tech's Unique Power
- Tech's power grab is different due to its impact on various aspects of life and its individualized business models.
- AI's unpredictability poses challenges for regulation and societal risk assessment.
Dangers of Tech Control
- Tech's control over infrastructure and conflict decisions has significant consequences.
- Citizens should be concerned about the lack of transparency and government oversight.
Musk's Ukraine Intervention
- Elon Musk's Starlink intervention in Ukraine demonstrates tech CEOs making geopolitical decisions.
- This highlights the shift of power from elected leaders to private companies.