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How Should Airbnb Be Regulated?

Airbnb has transformed from a startup offering air mattresses on a living room floor into a global hospitality powerhouse that…

By
Deborah Rod

How Should Uber Be Regulated?

When Uber launched, it called itself a technology company rather than a taxi service. This strategic distinction allowed the company…

By
Deborah Rod

How Should TikTok Be Regulated?

TikTok sits at the center of one of America's biggest tech regulation battle. The app has over 170 million American…

By
Alison O'Leary

How Should Google Be Regulated?

Google controls how billions of people access information online. The company owns the world's dominant search engine, the largest video…

By
GovFacts

How Should Amazon Be Regulated?

Amazon dominates American commerce. The retail giant controls more than a third of all online sales, operates the world's largest…

By
Alison O'Leary

How Should Meta Be Regulated?

Meta Platforms owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads. Together, these apps connect 3.35 billion (Q4 2024) to 3.43 billion (Q1…

By
Deborah Rod