"Oscars Recognize Outstanding (Controversial) Technology Opinions"
In the past year, a search for celebrities who have spoken out on tech policy issues such as online misinformation, Section 230, antitrust action against big tech, or the ad-supported internet model has yielded minimal results. The majority of the coverage focuses on celebrities marketing products, legislative updates on Medicare policy, educational AI access disparities, Formula E partnerships, and reality TV shows, rather than their opinions on tech policies.
However, a closer look at individual celebrities reveals that they have taken stances on these issues in the past. For instance, director Jeff Orlowski, known primarily for The Social Dilemma, has attributed social media to political polarization in society. Prince Harry has proposed solutions to address online misinformation and joined the Aspen Institute's Commission on Information Disorder.
Sacha Baron Cohen has been involved in legal battles over defamation and has called for Section 230 reform of social media companies. Ashton Kutcher has advocated for legislation specifically for detecting child sexual abuse material, while Mark Ruffalo has voiced support for stronger antitrust action against big tech companies.
Reese Witherspoon has expressed her belief in the future of cryptocurrency, encouraging women creators to seize opportunities in this field. Jon Stewart has defended controversial podcast hosts against calls for censorship and opposes platforms becoming arbiters of truth.
Angelina Jolie has lobbied for technology grants in the Violence Against Women Act and called for reforms including creating technology to detect bruising across all skin tones. Joseph Gordon-Levitt has denounced ad-supported internet business models, yet he has appeared on a New York Times podcast, which is partially funded by ads.
Prince Harry's proposals for addressing online misinformation include new requirements for platforms to disclose data to researchers and more transparency. Actor and singer Selena Gomez has blamed Facebook for COVID-19 misinformation.
Despite these individual stances, a clear consensus among celebrities on tech policy issues has yet to emerge from the search results. Further research may uncover additional insights into celebrities' views on these important topics.
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