Public souring on Big Tech: Poll

Published May 14, 2021 12:00am ET



Despite relying heavily on their devices and social media during the pandemic, the public is losing respect for many of the world’s biggest tech companies, according to a new poll, suggesting their products and services are seen as essential but undesirable.

Social media giants such as Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok had among the worst reputations in an Axios/Harris 100 brand poll released on Thursday. Big Tech companies such as Microsoft, Netflix, Google, and Uber all dropped 10 places or more within the survey rankings, compared to last year.

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