Public skepticism toward major technology companies influenced voting patterns in recent U.S. elections, and concerns about their influence are growing across Western democracies. Meanwhile, a stark contrast emerges in attitudes toward tech firms in Asia, where opinions remain far more positive. The shift reflects differing cultural and regulatory approaches to digital innovation and its societal impact. Analysts suggest these diverging perspectives could reshape global tech governance and public trust in the coming years.
Voter hostility to Big Tech helped shape the US midterms, and similar fears are spreading through the west. But look east and attitudes are dramatically more optimistic
