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Dan Ward’s policy on social media regulation

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Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

  Party’s support baseYes

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Agree

Yes

The Democratic Party has shown a strong interest in regulating big tech companies to protect consumer privacy, prevent monopolistic practices, and ensure fair competition. High-profile Democrats, including senators and representatives, have proposed and supported legislation aimed at increasing transparency and accountability of tech companies. For instance, the push for antitrust investigations into big tech companies and calls for more stringent regulation of digital platforms reflect this stance. However, the exact position on mandating the sharing of algorithms with regulators might vary within the party, as it involves complex issues related to proprietary technology, privacy, and the potential for stifling innovation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

While there may be some concern within the Democratic Party about the implications of mandating the sharing of algorithms on innovation and proprietary technology, the general inclination towards regulating big tech to address issues like misinformation, privacy breaches, and anti-competitive practices suggests a lesser agreement with outright rejecting such mandates. Some Democrats might argue for a balanced approach that protects both consumer interests and the tech industry's ability to innovate. Therefore, the disagreement with this statement is not as strong, acknowledging the nuanced perspectives within the party. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 47,406 voters that identify as Democratic.

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