Stanford University professor Jim Steyer leads a lively discussion on the influence of big tech on democracy and America's youth. As founder of Common Sense Media, Steyer moderates a debate that features prominent tech journalist Kara Swisher, Pinterest CEO Bill Ready and Zoom Communications CEO Eric Yuan. They explore the consolidation of power in major tech companies, the role of artificial intelligence, and implications for our kids. What are the potential benefits and dangers of AI technologies? Do we need better regulation? Does Big Tech have too much power? How do we balance innovation with safety? Find out more on this episode: 00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks 00:45 Big Tech's Influence on Democracy and Society 01:42 Panel Discussion: The Dominance of Big Tech 02:19 Kara Swisher on Big Tech Oligarchy 04:06 Bill Ready on AI and Youth Mental Health 09:13 Eric Yuan on AI Infrastructure 12:25 The Need for Regulation and Consumer Choice 24:58 The Impact of AI on Democracy 25:56 Decline of Social Media Usage 26:26 AI: A Creative and Abusive Tool 27:02 Teaching AI Literacy to Kids 27:51 Regulating AI for Safety 31:07 The Collective Action Problem of Social Media 33:33 AI's Role in Education and Society 39:25 AI and Democracy: A Double-Edged Sword 43:24 Words of Wisdom for the Future 46:34 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Please note: Jim Steyer's opinions are his own and do not represent Common Sense Media.