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Progressive Big Tech Regulation and Advocacy, with Adam Kovacevich
Progressive Big Tech Regulation and Advocacy, with Adam Kovacevich
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Feb 5, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Adam Kovacevich, Founder and CEO of Chamber of Progress, shares his trade association's goals for progressive advocacy in the tech sector. We discuss the politicization of 'Big Tech' and recent opinion polls about Midterm voters' attitudes towards tech regulation. We also discuss how First Amendment rights apply to tech companies, misperceptions of the techlash, and partisan differences in moderating misinformation and free speech. Extra Links:President Biden's op-ed in WSJAdam's presentation on Chamber of Progress' Midterm PollEpisode #49 on CCIA and Tech Trade Associations
Released:
Feb 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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