The internet began as one thing and has since become another. By the mid-2000s, tech behemoths such as Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Twitter began to set the terms for how startups and creators connect with their audiences. Billions enjoy access due to their remarkable tech. But what is the cost?
The Trade-Offs
Pervasive surveillance by Big Tech tracks every move we make online. These actions have led to diminished privacy, limited choices, and reduced control over our online presence. With little transparency or accountability, these platforms hold creators and startups in a chokehold, hampering innovation and consolidating wealth and power.
