CLEAN : Facebook-foe Haugen in Brussels to urge EU to press big tech rules

The video discusses the support for whistleblowers in the big tech industry, highlighting a petition with over 80,000 signatures. It emphasizes the importance of hard evidence provided by whistleblowers, which confirms long-held suspicions about tech companies prioritizing profits over user safety. The discussion also covers the European Union's attempts to regulate big tech, noting past failures in self-regulation and the need for new legislation to hold companies accountable.

What was the purpose of the petition mentioned in the video?

• To support whistleblowers in the big tech industry

• To demand lower prices for tech products

• To encourage tech companies to merge

• To promote new social media platforms

Why is the evidence provided by whistleblowers considered important?

• It helps in reducing tech product prices

• It supports the development of new technologies

• It introduces new social media features

• It confirms long-held suspicions about industry practices

What issue does the evidence highlight about Facebook?

• It prioritizes profits over user safety

• It offers the most affordable services

• It has the best user interface

• It is the most innovative company

What was the European Union's initial approach to regulating big tech platforms?

• Promoting mergers

• Imposing strict fines

• Allowing self-regulation

• Banning certain technologies

What is the expected outcome of the new legislation discussed in the video?

• Reducing the number of tech platforms

• Holding tech companies accountable

• Increasing tech product prices

• Merging tech companies