Big Tech refers to the most influential and financially powerful technology companies, particularly those based in the United States, such as Google, Apple, Facebook (now Meta), Amazon, and Microsoft. These companies dominate the tech industry and have significant impacts on both the economy and society through their products and services, including social media, e-commerce, cloud computing, and hardware. The term often carries connotations of their extensive market power, influence on public policy, innovation, and the challenges they pose in areas like privacy, monopolistic practices, and employment. Big Tech companies are also frequently the subject of regulatory scrutiny and discussions related to competition and ethics in technology.
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