In this episode, we have a wide-ranging discussion on privacy, competition and advertising with Vass Bednar. Vass is the Executive director of McMaster University's Master of Public Policy in Digital Society program and works at the intersection of public policy and technology in Canada.
You’ll Hear About:
● DuckDuckGo as an alternative option for consumers in a data-driven world.
● Apple’s approach to data collection.
● Consumer concerns surrounding data collection.
● The evolving way the digital economy is regulated.
● A potential shift in the gig economy with a focus on workers.
● How mega-companies will impact start-ups and innovation.
● The importance of radical incrementalism when it comes to regulation.
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