Tech platforms need to accept that they play a unique role in how -- we, as a people and people around the world are consuming information and that their decisions have an impact on every aspect of society. With that power comes accountability. And in democracies, like ours, at least, they need for some Democratic oversight.
On the recordApril 20, 2022
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Obama emphasizes the responsibility of tech platforms in shaping information consumption and the need for democratic oversight.
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