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The defence of just being a tech company: the fallout of Cambridge Analytica

Written by Umer Altaf Tech giants such as Uber, Amazon, and Facebook are vastly different companies that sell obviously distinct products and services. Yet they and many others like them are increasingly sharing one notable trait in common: the defense of just being a tech company. Uber has used this excuse whilst operating a worldwide cab service that doesn’t have to abide by the same regulations that all other cab services do. Amazon also claims to just be a tech company whilst building their logistical capacities in excess of most national postal services. Their CTO says “Amazon is a technology…

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