We want to know what you think

Please answer the questions below to help guide our campaigns in 2023.

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Email Address

How concerned are you about the way Big Tech companies like Facebook and Google operate?

Extremely concerned Somewhat concerned Not concerned I don’t know

How concerned are you about the spread of misinformation/disinformation on Big Tech platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Twitter?

Extremely concerned Somewhat concerned Not concerned I don’t know

Which of the following types of harmful content are you most concerned about? Rank them from 1-5 with 5 being extremely concerned and 1 being not at all concerned.

Climate misinformation (e.g. climate denial content)

Election misinformation (e.g. content to suppress voter turnout or question integrity of election results)

Hate speech against minority groups

Covid misinformation

Far-right militia content (e.g. white supremacist groups organizing rallies)

Many who are opposed to the regulation of Big Tech cite free speech as the main reason. Please rank the following statements from 1-5 with 5 being strongly agree and 1 being strongly disagree

Users are protected through their right to free speech and may say whatever they like on social media

Social media companies bear responsibility for content that is posted on their platform because their algorithms amplify that content

Social media companies should not amplify content that is harmful or factually incorrect

Regulating the Big Tech industry will clamp down on our right to free speech

Big Tech companies unfairly censor right-leaning and/or left-leaning content

Which, if any, of the following consequences of social media do you feel concerned about? Rank them from 1-5, with 5 being extremely concerned and 1 being not at all concerned.

The negative impacts on children and teens

The tracking of users’ movements and location via apps

The use of personal data to target users with ads

The proliferation of conspiracy theories, disinformation, and hate speech

The concentration of power among a handful of tech companies

How strongly would you support tougher government regulation in the following areas? Rank them from 1-5, with 5 being extremely supportive and 1 being strongly oppose

Protecting personal data

Protecting children and teens online

Breaking-up big companies like Meta and Google

Limiting the spread of disinformation and hate speech online

Stronger regulation of online advertising (e.g political ads, hyper personalized targeting)

Companies and governments are racing to develop technology using artificial intelligence (AI). AI uses data to learn, develop patterns, and execute actions based on what it’s learning. It’s how social media algorithms, self-driving cars, and facial recognition technology operate. How concerned are you with the potential harms of AI technology?

Extremely concerned Somewhat concerned Not concerned I don’t know

Which of the following issues pertaining to AI do you find the most concerning. Please rank them from 1-5 with 5 being extremely concerned and 1 being not at all concerned.

Use of biometric data, including facial recognition technology, by employees, border agencies and law enforcement

AI decision-making for housing and education applications

AI decision-making for health

Social media algorithms

Self driving cars

How often do you use the following social media or traditional media platforms?

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

TikTok

Television

Newspaper

How likely are you to take action against Big Tech in 2023 with SumOfUs?

Extremely likely Somewhat likely Not very likely I don’t know

Which activities are you most interested in participating in? Rank them from 1-5 with 5 being most interested.

Signing a petition

Lobbying your local rep

Personal testimonial about your experiences online

Participating in a SumOfUs offline action against Big Tech

Helping SumOfUs crowdsource original research on Big Tech

oin our shareholder community to advocate for change in tech companies

Any other thoughts to share about Big Tech campaigning as we decide our next steps?