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Concerns rise over dependence on dominant tech companies

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The immediate concern highlighted is the over-reliance on a small number of corporations that dominate critical software and connected device markets. This dependence poses a significant threat, as noted in discussions involving figures like Cory Doctorow and references to topics such as Brexit and monopolies. AI

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing dependence on tech companies, referencing a commentator and related topics.

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Concerns rise over dependence on dominant tech companies

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    '[...] the more immediate threat is our dependence on a handful of companies that control essential software and connected devices.' https:// youtu.be/W5zpd-n-G

    '[...] the more immediate threat is our dependence on a handful of companies that control essential software and connected devices.' https:// youtu.be/W5zpd-n-GFc?si=1CaA4U J3yGM8Je8w # CoryDoctorow # Brexit # monopoly # DonaldTrump # AI

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