Living Under the Long Shadow of Big Tech: Power and Influence in an Uneven Economy

Jacobides, M G, Acemoglu, D, Davis, G F and Zuboff, S (2023) Living Under the Long Shadow of Big Tech: Power and Influence in an Uneven Economy. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2023 (1). ISSN 2151-6561

Abstract

This symposium brings together leading scholars bridging our field with economics, sociology and social psychology to provide an interactive, engaging conversation about what is unique about the emerging power of Big Tech firms, given the growth of AI and digital technologies, and what we could or should do to respond to it, at multiple levels: Advice to companies and individuals, advice to society and regulators, and advice to academics wishing to contribute to one of the important, open debates of our times. Drawing on multiple fields and seeking not only commonalities but also unique insights (and, what history can teach us and offer by way of solace and by way of warning) we aim to push the boundaries of the current discussion in our field, and engage with the audience in Q&A.