Who should control our digital world?

A few tech corporations currently control a majority of the world's data, raising concerns about their influence over information access and social media content. Published on February 17, 2026, the article discusses how countries are responding to this dominance by implementing new laws and developing infrastructure aimed at regaining control over their digital spaces. However, government control also presents potential risks of increased surveillance and censorship, creating a complex challenge. The discussion includes experts Alejandro Mayoral Banos, Arthur Gwagwa, and Sahar Khamis, who address the ongoing debate about digital rights and the balance between corporate and governmental power in the digital world. The central question is who should ultimately control the digital world and its vast amounts of data.