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Nick Clegg Says U.S. Internet Dominance Is Fading, Urges Allied AI Strategy

The book draws sharp reviews, pairing policy proposals with insider tales from his Meta tenure.

Overview

  • In How to Save the Internet, Clegg argues the U.S. cannot outpace China alone and calls for borderless data flows and shared infrastructure among Western partners.
  • He says generative AI weakens Section 230-style protections by creating direct user relationships, warning courts could hold tech chiefs liable for their AI agents.
  • Clegg recounts that Mark Zuckerberg left to him the decision in 2021 on Donald Trump’s access to Facebook and Instagram, and that he chose suspension.
  • Reviewers from New Scientist and The Times pan the book as derivative and dull, even as it defends Meta and praises Zuckerberg.
  • Fast Company highlights anecdotes ranging from an MMA training session with executives to claims that political posts make up under 6% of Facebook feeds.