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Will the Facebook whistleblower’s testimony spur new US digital regulation?

Will the Facebook whistleblower’s testimony spur new US digital regulation?

FromThe Current


Will the Facebook whistleblower’s testimony spur new US digital regulation?

FromThe Current

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Oct 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's testimony on the social media platform's business practices may have been an eye-opened for members of Congress, says former FCC Chair Tom Wheeler, but this and other recent revelations are just the canary in the coal mine for the broader digital ecosystem. Wheeler points to a lack of government oversight that has left digital platforms to make their own rules, and what responses may be forthcoming from the Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice, and state-level actors. Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/3ve5cEU  Follow Brookings podcasts on Apple or Google podcasts, or on Spotify. Send feedback email to BCP@Brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. The Current is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.
Released:
Oct 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Current brings you smart, timely, and quick analysis from Brookings experts on breaking news and changing policies. In under ten minutes, learn not only what happened, but why, and how to make sense of it.