Publisher: Greenhaven Press, Inc.

Copyright Date: 2022

Edition Date: 2022 Release Date: 01/15/22

Pages: 176 pages

ISBN: 1-534-50856-2

ISBN 13: 978-1-534-50856-9

Dewey: 303.48

LCCN: 2021035605

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Internet industry. Social aspects. United States. Juvenile literature.
Information technology. Moral and ethical aspects. United States. Juvenile literature.
Corporate power. United States. Juvenile literature.
Business and politics. United States. Juvenile literature.
Social responsibility of business. United States. Juvenile literature.
Democracy. United States. Juvenile literature.
Internet industry. Social aspects.
Information technology. Moral and ethical aspects.
Corporate power.
Business and politics.
Social responsibility of business.
Democracy.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Reading Level: 10.0

Interest Level: 9-12

Guided Reading Level: Z

Like other large global corporations, the technology sector known as "Big Tech" possesses the money and power to disproportionately influence society. But so far, many of these companies have escaped scrutiny and regulation while enjoying the benefits of a relatively new--and not always understood--medium. Should social media companies be considered publishers, being held accountable for spreading misinformation? Does technology increase extremism and other harmful behaviors? Is it too late to change? The viewpoints in this volume explore the fascinating debate surrounding what responsibility Big Tech should take when it comes to upholding democratic principles.