> The big picture: Unlike television or radio, internet platforms that sell ads aren't regulated.
I'm surprised that this continues to the case, especially in examples like this where EXISTING regulations seem to fit pretty squarely with "new" problems created on tech platforms. There's some really interesting work on how differently tech companies are regulated from other kinds of companies (e.g., here: https://innovationforallcast.com/2019/01/23/amanda-lotz-what...)
I'm surprised that this continues to the case, especially in examples like this where EXISTING regulations seem to fit pretty squarely with "new" problems created on tech platforms. There's some really interesting work on how differently tech companies are regulated from other kinds of companies (e.g., here: https://innovationforallcast.com/2019/01/23/amanda-lotz-what...)