[pacala]

Google/Twitter/Facebook are the ultimate stage in media consolidation. 3 mega-corporations controlling the information feeds for the vast majority of people in the world. Even with the best intentions, I can't see how this arrangement can fare well. The amount of power wielded is just astonishing.

In historical context, US media has been undergoing a unabated consolidation for the past 3 decades. "In 1983, 90% of US media was controlled by 50 companies; as of 2011, 90% was controlled by just 6 companies and in 2017 the number was 5.", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concentration_of_media_ownersh....

[sjg007]

I don't think they are exercising their power like they should be. Google and YouTube should delist Foxnews.com for promoting hate content, same with Facebook.

[tracker1]

Should CNN be delisted for hosting a racist Nazi last week?

[sjg007]

Maybe they should practice what was the equal time rule / coverage.