Big Tech and Trump want to seize control of democracy

Enrique Dans argues that Big Tech companies have transitioned from fostering harmful online discourse to actively interfering in American politics. He contends that their pursuit of profit through algorithms that amplify divisive content paved the way for Donald Trump's ascent. Dans further asserts that these tech companies are now openly aligning with Trump to avoid regulation, even at the expense of democratic principles. This alliance, according to the author, constitutes an unprecedented assault on democracy, masked by claims of progress. The piece suggests that the long-term prioritization of engagement over factual accuracy by tech platforms has significantly damaged public discourse and trust.This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Big Tech and Trump want to seize control of democracy«

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