Big Tech companies have enabled the proliferation of harmful activities such as child exploitation, human trafficking, drug trafficking, bullying, eating disorders, addictive behaviors, and teen suicide. To address this challenge, a bipartisan bill has been introduced to regulate Big Tech similarly to other industries. A few major Big Tech companies dominate internet traffic and control various aspects of American lives online. It is time to rein in Big Tech, but this cannot be achieved through mere incremental changes. Piecemeal efforts have failed, as Congress lacks the necessary tech expertise, and Big Tech lobbyists easily thwart individual measures.

Source: New York Times July 27, 2023 07:58 UTC