Why are big tech companies so powerful? w/ University of Auckland Dean of Law, Professor Susan Watson: 23rd September 2026
Big tech corporations have gained a huge amount of power. Allowing them to own pretty much all digital infrastructure. This lets them set their own rules for platforms that both people and businesses rely on. It also allows them to lobby against any government decisions and laws that may restrict their control over digital territory. However, massive and powerful corporations aren’t a new concept; we’ve seen this happen previously in history, and we’ve seen this unrestrained corporate power end with regulation Many argue that the foundations of today’s powerful companies don’t differ much…
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