Why Zuckerberg's Washington Game is a Loss for Us

When you think about who's winning in the tech-politics game, you might first think of Elon Musk and his cozy relationship with Donald Trump. But hold up, let's talk about Mark Zuckerberg. This guy, the mastermind behind Facebook (now called Meta), has been playing the Washington game like a pro. Back in the day, Zuckerberg was all about supporting left-leaning causes. But when his platforms were accused of spreading false info that might have helped elect Trump, he said he'd deal with it. He even kicked Trump off Facebook and Instagram after the Capitol incident in 2021. Now, here's where it gets interesting. The Biden administration has been kind to Zuckerberg's social media empire. Congress hasn't done much to regulate these giants, even with all the harm they're causing. And Zuckerberg's criticisms of China, along with some behind-the-scenes lobbying by Meta, helped ban TikTok—which just happens to be a big threat to Meta. It's like Zuckerberg is calling the shots while the rest of us are left dealing with the consequences. His win is our loss, especially when it comes to the future of tech and the truth.