The way we buy, sell, learn, socialize and organize has been forever transformed by so-called “Big Tech” platforms like Amazon, Facebook, Google, X (Twitter), Instagram, eBay and Tik Tok. But this innovation, like all innovation, has not come without controversy.
Some social scientists blame social media for an uptick in harms, including online bullying that can lead to self-harm. Brick-and-mortar retail blames e-commerce for disrupting local business. And most importantly, a significant number of Americans believe social media platforms have been discriminating against certain viewpoints and actively attempting to influence politics and public policy.
Politicians have responded by attempting to regulate large internet companies in various ways at both the federal and state levels. The problem with many of these attempts is that they often run afoul of First Amendment protections against government compelled speech or would require new interpretations of antitrust law that could have harmful economic spillover effects, including to non-tech companies.
Please join the Institute for Policy Innovation on October 20 for a substantive discussion on the issue of technology regulation. Our program will feature a moderated discussion with three perspectives on the issue, including policy experts and elected officials.
Tickets and table sponsorships are available, including for a VIP Reception. We hope you can join us for this informative program on a timely and relevant public policy debate.
Speakers:
Jessica Melugin, Director,
Center for Technology & Innovation, Competitive Enterprise Institute
Rep. Jason Saine,
North Carolina House of Representatives
Bartlett Cleland,
Senior Fellow, Institute for Policy Innovation
Friday, October 20, 2023
Noon - 1:30 pm
Hilton Anatole
2201 North Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX
For additional information or questions please contact
Addie Crimmins at addie@ipi.org or 512.787.8102
