In a 2019 Gallup poll, 48% of U.S. adults were in favor of increased government regulation for big tech companies like Google and Facebook. 33% of respondents viewed tech companies negatively while 22% say they have a neutral view.
American opinion has continued to shift however, with a recent Morning Consult survey finding 65% of respondents arguing that the benefits of big tech do not outweigh the costs to smaller businesses and local communities. 52% of adults also felt that tech companies have “a lot” of power.
Needless to say, the timing of the planned hearings come at a time when public opinions have begun to shift against big tech. We will have to wait until Wednesday to see how industry leaders plan on dealing with these issues.
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