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1. 739d ago

   I believe extensively. Big tech companies are responsible for many harmful things in our society (pollution, for instance). Hence, it is the government's duty to regulate them so they don't do too... moreI believe extensively. Big tech companies are responsible for many harmful things in our society (pollution, for instance). Hence, it is the government's duty to regulate them so they don't do too much damage.  Less

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2. 739d ago

   I think they should be moderately involved. The job of the government is to set the ground-rules and to make sure companies respect these rules. More importantly, the government must be on the lookout... moreI think they should be moderately involved. The job of the government is to set the ground-rules and to make sure companies respect these rules. More importantly, the government must be on the lookout for any activities from these companies that harms citizens, like privacy breaches, unfair wages, irregular data collection, etc. However governments should not have the power to interfere with stuff like research and development, budgets, products, etc. because they are after all private companies. All in all, both players need to know the rules clearly and follow them to this relationship to work.  Less

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3. 738d ago

   There should be a carefully maintained balance between governmental control and private enterprise. A degree of regulation should exist so that large companies are encouraged to behave responsibly and... moreThere should be a carefully maintained balance between governmental control and private enterprise. A degree of regulation should exist so that large companies are encouraged to behave responsibly and do not enforce harmful policies. At the same time, organizations that are not government sponsored should be free to control their own business.  Less

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4. 737d ago

   I think that regulations are necessary but I feel like too much government involvement may actually create corruption throughout the tech world.

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