From social media algorithms and AI chatbots to satellite networks and critical digital infrastructure, a handful of tech companies wield unprecedented influence over communication, politics and even security. Critics warn that the concentration of wealth, data and technological power in the hands of figures such as Elon Musk raises difficult questions for democracies worldwide. Where should the line be drawn between innovation, private ownership and public interest? Experts weigh the risks, the role of regulation and whether governments are falling behind in the struggle for control of the digital age.

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