On with Kara Swisher Ken Buck Takes On the Big Tech Boogeyman
Feb 16, 2023
Congressman Ken Buck from Colorado, an outspoken critic of Big Tech and author of "Crushed: Big Tech's War on Free Speech," dives into his proposed TikTok ban and the fight for antitrust legislation. He discusses the implications of Big Tech on free speech, especially concerning youth mental health. Ken also shares insights on the challenges of regulating tech giants like Facebook and Apple, emphasizing the need for public engagement in protecting competition and the complexities of balancing free speech with accountability in the digital age.
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Elon Musk and Free Speech
- Ken Buck supports Elon Musk's promotion of free speech but acknowledges potential dangers.
- He views Musk's Twitter takeover as exposing questionable practices at the platform.
Newsmax and DirecTV
- Buck believes Newsmax was treated unfairly by DirecTV, similar to One America News (OAN)'s removal by AT&T.
- He argues DirecTV should have cut left-leaning channels with fewer viewers instead.
New Tech Laws
- Three small tech bills became law, addressing state attorney general lawsuits, foreign investments, and merger filing fees.
- These aim to level the playing field for smaller companies against tech monopolies.
