Name: Roger McNamee takes on big tech
Uploaded: 2019-05-14T22:23:44Z
Duration: 59 min 51 s
Description: Recorded live at TED2019 for the TED Interview podcast: Roger McNamee -- early investor in Facebook turned outspoken critic -- sits down for an extended examination of big tech's missteps, and where we go from here. (Audio only)

Recorded live at TED2019 for the TED Interview podcast: Roger McNamee -- early investor in Facebook turned outspoken critic -- sits down for an extended examination of big tech's missteps, and where we go from here. (Audio only)

Roger McNamee takes on big tech 

The promise of connecting billions through technology has unleashed unanticipated harms, from election manipulation to the viral spread of outrage and misinformation. Even well-intentioned platforms like Facebook became tools for bad actors, with one $100,000 ad campaign reaching 126 million Americans in a pivotal election. As data collection outpaces regulation, society faces urgent questions about privacy, monopoly power, and the real cost of a “free” service. Addressing these challenges requires bold, systemic change, not just technical fixes.

Big Tech’s Dream Became A Global Crisis Of Trust

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The TED Interview: Roger McNamee takes on big tech 