In this episode of Rethinking Tech, Amnesty International’s Pat De Brún joins Harinda to unpack how Big Tech has become one of the most powerful—and dangerous—forces shaping our world.From Elon Musk’s influence on political extremism to the EU’s retreat on digital regulation, and from AI’s false climate promises to governments’ growing dependence on U.S. tech giants, this conversation reveals the hidden architecture of global power—and what it means for democracy, human rights, and the future of work.👉 Topics covered:How Facebook, Google, and X (Twitter) fuel far-right extremism and polarizationThe EU’s Digital Services Act and the push toward deregulationThe geopolitical tug-of-war between the U.S. and Europe over tech powerWhat individuals and governments can actually do to resist Big Tech control.⏰Chapters00:00 Introduction to Big Tech Accountability03:22 The Evolution of Tech and Human Rights05:58 The Global Impact of Social Media09:01 Geopolitical Dynamics and Big Tech12:41 Regulatory Challenges in the EU16:46 The Future of Tech Regulation21:31 EU's Digital Sovereignty and Big Tech's Influence24:52 The Impact of AI on Society and Employment28:21 Public Perception of AI and Big Tech Investments31:26 Individual Agency in the Age of Big Tech34:52 Youth Representation and Political Mobilization38:04 Crossing the Line: The Threats of Big Tech and Climate Crisis📌 Stay Connected🔗 Website: rethinkingtech.co📰 Substack: rethinktech.substack.com🎧 Spotify: Rethinking Tech🍏 Apple Podcasts: Rethinking Tech📸 Instagram: @rethinking_tech💼 LinkedIn: Rethinking Tech Podcast👉 Subscribe for more deep dives into protests, politics, tech, and global power struggles.