New York lawmakers push aggressive tech regulations amid rising public skepticism
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Nick Reisman, Marie J. French
Summary
State lawmakers in New York (Albany) are aggressively pursuing legislation to regulate Big Tech companies, reflecting a growing skepticism among elected officials and voters about tech's dominant and disruptive role in society. The article focuses on the political dynamics, including how tech-leery voters may influence elections, and highlights candidates like Democratic Assemblymember Alex Bores in a competitive Manhattan race.
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While disparate, the policy prescriptions share a common thread: a deepening skepticism among state-level elected officials over tech's increasingly dominant and disruptive role in peoples' lives.
How voters truly feel about clamping down on tech will play out this election year.
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