The Global Debate | Need to Regulate Social Media

Following Facebook whistleblower’s revelations last week, calls to regulate social media platforms have been renewed worldwide. On this episode of The Global Debate, experts discuss how a handful of companies wield more money & power than several governments, their extraordinary influence on economy, society and politics, and the need to put certain checks and balances on their power.

Guests:
1- Robert D. Atkinson, President, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
2- Gulshan Rai, Former National Cyber Security Coordinator, Govt of India
3- Douglas Arner, Kerry Holdings Professor in Law, RGC Senior Fellow in Digital Finance and Sustainable Development University of Hong Kong

Producer and Anchor: Teena Jha

Co-producer: Vibhor Shrivastava