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To governments, big tech monopolies/monocultures are good. They're a single point of control. Want to have a back-door installed to spy on users? Want to silen
by bluescrn 3y ago
To governments, big tech monopolies/monocultures are good. They're a single point of control.
Want to have a back-door installed to spy on users? Want to silence a problematic dissident? - Much easier to get it done in one place than in many. Especially if you can leverage the threat of 'breaking up a monopoly' if they don't want to comply...
- JumpCrisscross 3y ago> have a back-door installed to spy on users There is little evidence this is a motivator for Western leaders. It’s certainly not explanatory for Europe or American states. Your single point of control point is valid. But these conglomerates’ value to policymakers is broader than spying. Want to pass a tech-leadership package? There’s a ready provider. Deliver on social messaging goals, like diversity or free speech? Scaled provider there, too.
- TexanFeller 3y ago> Deliver on social messaging goals, like diversity or free speech? Scaled provider there, too. If you expect a monopoly/monoculture to promote diversity and free speech you will be sorely disappointed.