The internet: public or private? | #PublicInterestTech

“My fear is that we’ve lost the idea that government actually helps people have better lives.”

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Internet access is an indispensable factor when it comes to opportunities and resources. Susan Crawford, author and Harvard Law professor, reflects on the monopoly big companies hold over the service, quality, and availability of fiber optic internet service. She points out that with little to no government regulatory infrastructure or representatives with the necessary know-how, provider incentives rarely align with the public’s best interest.

Crawford is part of a growing community working to make technology serve the greater good. We call it #PublicInterestTech!

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