Taking On Big Tech with CCDH's Imran Ahmed

About this episode

Imran Ahmed discusses the influence of tech executives on social media and the need for accountability and regulation.

Hey! Before you listen or watch this, rate The Home Front 5 Stars! Do it now before you forget! Today, Imran Ahmed, founder and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, discusses the significant influence of wealthy tech executives on social media and the implications for democracy and society. He emphasizes the need for accountability, transparency, and regulation in the tech industry, particularly regarding the impact of social media on children and the spread of misinformation. The discussion also touches on the bipartisan efforts to address these issues and the importance of fostering real-life connections in an increasingly digital world. Learn more about Imran's work at CCDH: https://counterhate.com/ Join The Union today! It's 2026 and we need YOUR help to rebuild democracy. Civic Forum is going to give new voices and ideas a place to be heard! Sign up today to be first to know when we launch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Reed Galen

Guest: Imran Ahmed

Topics covered

• Big Tech
• social media
• democracy
• accountability
• misinformation
• children
• regulation

Keywords

• Big Tech
• social media
• democracy
• misinformation
• children
• accountability
• regulation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Center for Countering Digital Hate

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