American Viewpoints

Show 2021-25 Segment 3 Keeping Big Tech In Check Or Reducing Choice For Consumers?

Episode Summary

Edward Long from the American Consumer Institute explains the push for more regulation on "Big Tech", specifically regarding the tracking and promotion of some products over others online. The conversation informs about the links between search engines, web services, social media, digital tracking of consumers, and proposals by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D) and Josh Hawley (R) to regulate the companies via antitrust reforms.