Question Time: Big Tech out of Control

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I loved this Question Time clip — it’s lively, real and properly relevant. The audience grills the panel about Big Tech: algorithms that censor content, AI that’s supposedly ‘intelligent’ but often gets it spectacularly wrong, and whether moderation decisions should be left to machines or people. One question takes a different tack and warns about the ‘Americanisation’ of Australian political culture, even proposing a provocative idea — should Australia build a government-run social network to keep political discussion local and free from overseas interference? The panellists push back and probe the trade-offs: flawed algorithms, the need for human oversight, regulation that forces firms to err on the safe side, and the obvious perils of state-controlled platforms. If you care about free speech, online safety, democracy and tech accountability, this video is a must-watch. I’m keen to hear your take — who did best, would you back a government platform, and how do we keep Big Tech in check? Like, share and join the conversation below.

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Question Time — Big Tech out of Control. Tonight’s audience put some tough, practical questions to the panel about how algorithms and AI are shaping what we see online. One person asked bluntly whether tech companies should rely on algorithmic moderation at all, pointing out that these systems are opaque, make mistakes and often seem ‘‘not very intelligent’’. The panellists acknowledge that algorithms vary in quality, tend to improve over time, but can still produce wildly wrong outcomes and need human review and regulatory oversight.

Another audience member raised a different concern: the ‘‘Americanisation’’ of Australian political debate and a radical suggestion — should Australia create its own government-run social network to host genuinely Australian political conversations? The discussion explores the trade-offs: a state platform could reduce foreign influence, yet it risks government control over speech and the health of democratic debate.

This clip is a balanced, frank look at content moderation, tech accountability, regulation and civic culture. Expect clear examples from the floor, some awkward but honest moments, and big-picture thinking about democracy in the digital age. Jump in, watch the full exchange and tell me which arguments landed for you. Comment below, follow for more Question Time breakdowns, and share if you want friends to join the debate — these are the conversations that shape our tech future.

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