Chapter
Tech Companies and Human Rights
49:37 - 57:26 (07:49)
Some believe that tech companies should prioritize human rights over the laws passed locally in countries where they operate. They also suggest splitting up the teams who decide what is allowed on the platform and the people who keep governments happy.
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As a founder-led company, Facebook has a hard time prioritizing the preventing of downside impacts over growth.
49:37 - 51:34 (01:57)
Summary
As a founder-led company, Facebook has a hard time prioritizing the preventing of downside impacts over growth. This creates a mindset that can be difficult to shift and prioritize responsibility over profit.
ChapterTech Companies and Human Rights
EpisodeThe Problem With Freedom: It Ain’t Free
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The current issue with social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter is that they were primarily made for an American audience and are being heavily used against people.
51:34 - 53:35 (02:00)
Summary
The current issue with social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter is that they were primarily made for an American audience and are being heavily used against people. In other countries, these platforms are being used to suppress speech, making it difficult to create regulations that don't backfire.
ChapterTech Companies and Human Rights
EpisodeThe Problem With Freedom: It Ain’t Free
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
Some tech companies, such as Facebook, should prioritize human rights over local laws that are being used to suppress people.
53:35 - 57:26 (03:50)
Summary
Some tech companies, such as Facebook, should prioritize human rights over local laws that are being used to suppress people. It would be beneficial for these companies to have separate teams that determine what is allowed on their platform and what keeps governments happy.