Regulating social media platforms

Response should be grounded in facts, statistics, expert analysis, etc. Responses should draw on class readings, lectures and discussions. Cite at least three assigned readings and use both in-text citations and a bibliography.

Do you believe social media platforms and other big tech companies should be the ones to call the shots when it comes to fixing the challenge of deceptive ads and disinformation online? Keep in mind that this problem includes huge challenges like digital surveillance, attention-channeling, data collection, and algorithmic decision-making?
Can we trust tech companies to self-regulate, or should the public and elected officials establish legally enforceable rules?

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