Summary
In a radio episode, Amol Rajan talks with Sir Nick Clegg about the influence and responsibilities of big tech companies. Sir Nick suggests more regulation and user control instead of breaking up these companies. He also discusses the impact of technology on young people and the need for appropriate safeguards.
Key Facts
- Sir Nick Clegg is a former UK deputy prime minister and former president of global affairs at Meta.
- The discussion revolves around how to manage the power and accountability of big tech companies.
- Sir Nick believes breaking up tech companies won't solve their dominance.
- He advocates for more regulation and giving users more control.
- Sir Nick talks about the influence of technology on young people's lives and calls for age-appropriate protections.
- He argues that governments should set rules, not tech CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg.
- The conversation also touches on AI, political polarization, and the race for AI dominance between the US and China.
