The problem is that the companies that profit from harvesting user data (Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Amazon) also have a huge influence on what users see, and

The problem is that the companies that profit from harvesting user data (Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Amazon) also have a huge influence on what users see, and thus, public opinion. Unfortunately, they also have huge lobbyist budgets, so I don't think relying on the state is a good option either. I'm not sure anything will change until someone with money starts caring. The world needs another Mark Shuttleworth.