In 2019 the European Union and U.S. Democratic Presidential Candidate Elizabeth Warren issued proposals that would regulate Facebook, Google and Amazon. Senator Warren proposed that the U.S. government should designate tech companies who have global revenue of over $25 billion as “platform utilities" and break them up into smaller companies. Senator Warren argues that the companies have “bulldozed competition, used our private information for profit, and tilted the playing field against everyone else.” Lawmakers in the European Union proposed a set of rules which include a blacklist of unfair trading practices, requirements that companies set up an internal system to handle complaints and allow businesses to group together to sue platforms. Opponents argue that these companies have benefited consumers by providing free online tools and bring more competition into commerce. Opponents also point out that history has shown that dominance in technology is a revolving door and that many companies (including IBM in the 1980’s) have cycled through it with little to no help from the government.
Yes, but it’s hard to say yes because they’re so convenient and I do not see what the alternative would be yet.
I do not know enough to speak on this
@9RJ7K49Republican5 days
No, but stop their rapid expansion before they monopolize their industries too much.
@9RHJXXJRepublican6 days
No, but they should lose their section 230 protection
Unless they become corrupt, no.
No, but they shouldn’t he allowed to take political stances, they should just be a platform.
Yes, Amazon is killing small business
No but it may be time to look at oversight as technology continues to evolve.
No, but they should be regularly and thoroughly audited in all aspects.
These companies should not be able to horde trillions of dollars while the lower classes suffer.
Depending on what you mean by that, possibly. The harvesting of people’s information is out of control.
Not directly, but should put restrictions on their tax benefits, amount of wealth to be able acquired and consumer surveillance
Yes, but only if it gets to the point of monopolization
Yes, they are creating a monopoly on an International scale.
No but have more restrictions on user privacy.
Yes, these companies are far too powerful and they influence American ideals for the worst.
More transparency, 3rd party audits of ethics.
No, but tax the dickens out of them instead
Yes, but doing so will have little actual impact.
Yes Amazon, but not Facebook and Google
No but should make them actually pay taxes.
No, but hold them more accountable for their actions
No, but they should pay taxes. (ex. Amazon)
No. But they should not be allowed to attempt to control and manipulate people.
I am uneducated on this issue.
If they become too big and restrict competition, then yes.
No they do not violate the anti Monopoly laws
Nationalize these companies
No, they should just tax them more.
I'm not well informed enough to say for sure.
Yes, only Google and Facebook.
If they are one sided politically something will have to be done
Hearings and investigations should be held to determine the effects of the monopolistic practices of these companies. The pros and cons of all options (breaking up, increased regulation, leaving alone) should be made public.
Maybe not yet, but keep an eye on them.
Government has no role in breaking up businesses.
Yes, just facebook, instagram, tick tok and other social media apps unless they are educational
I feel like there sound be a great number of rules and regulations placed upon these companies especially Facebook and they should be paying the most taxes out of anyone.
No, but regulate big tech.
Monitor activity... unfair trade, fake news, predatory activity
No but should try to make them safer
No but laws need to be out in place to better regulate companies like these
Similar to newspapers, radio & TV there should be some regulations and assurance of equal access and both sides of the issues
if they meet the criteria of a monopoly then they should be broken up
No, but regulations on fair practices should be in place and upheld.
No, these corporations although huge provide the best service available, but there should be more regulations on them or close tax loopholes they use.
The government should keep their nose out of private business.
No, These companies worked hard to get to where they are now and should not be destroyed
No, they should be nationalized.
Yes, their monopoly over their industries has progressed to the point of negative consequences for user safety.
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