As interesting as Georg Riekeles' recount of #BigTech lobbying in Brussels is, it's very sad to see him paddle the myth of "well-organised citizens' groups" & #DigitalRights orgs allegedly orchestrated by #Google in the context of the EU #Copyright Directive.
Jan Penfrat
in reply to Jan Penfrat • • •It may be hard for policymakers to imagine but yes there are people who care about politics & volunteer their spare time to come to Brussels & talk to them.
Many of them are part of the @edri community & have been working on #DigitalRights since long before #BigTech has been around.
alcinnz
in reply to Jan Penfrat • • •Meanwhile the concept of "digital democracy" (code for US hegemony) will glide right past them unquestioned...
Because apparantly we can't let China win!
Kevin Klyman @ Jacobin: jacobin.com/2022/06/us-tech-co…
Biden’s Campaign for “Digital Democracy” Is Really a Giveaway to Big Tech
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