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Who’s Afraid of Big Tech?

Where
Carriageworks
Carriageworks
245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh NSW 2042
When

Thursday 29 April 2021 from 8pm to 9pm

Cost

Adult: $35Concession: $25

Join a panel of leading technology experts for a timely discussion about who owns what on the internet – and if they should.

From Australia’s legislative showdown with Silicon Valley to the boundaries of free speech on social media and how the ‘news ban’ and other looming developments could impact our lives online – and in real life.

Award-winning STEM journalist Rae Johnston speaks with tech reporter Angharad Yeo, cyber policy analyst Ariel Bogle, Reset Australia Executive Director Chris Cooper and Technology Editor for The Australian Financial Review Paul Smith.

This event is open captioned.

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