Frank H. McCourt, Jr.

Billionaire Frank McCourt, known for his visionary plans for a decentralized internet, discusses his coalition's mission to purchase TikTok. He believes that empowering individuals to control their own data can transform the digital landscape. McCourt emphasizes the political implications of this endeavor, aiming to challenge the dominance of big tech. The conversation also touches on the challenges of navigating social media alternatives and the urgent need for ethical data ownership in today’s evolving internet.

Frank McCourt, billionaire investor and founder of Project Liberty, champions user control over personal data. He discusses his bid for TikTok and the vision of an internet prioritizing individuals' rights. The conversation delves into the challenges of data ownership in the AI era and the risks posed by chatbots. McCourt outlines his ideas for sovereign AI agents that preserve user privacy and explains a new economic model for data sharing, ultimately advocating for a future where users regain agency.

Frank H. McCourt, Jr., a businessman and philanthropist, shares his upbringing in Boston, starting a garbage collection business at 13. He discusses creating a new internet in his book, advocating for data ownership by individuals. The podcast explores his mission to empower users with control over personal data and ethical internet alternatives.