Ian Madrigal, the person who identified themselves as the Monopoly Man, said the act is a protest of the internet company’s alleged inability to self-regulate when it comes to protecting consumer data.
On December 11, Google CEO Sundar Pichai answered questions at a Congressional hearing. The main takeaway was that most members of Congress have no idea how the internet works. One notable feature of the hearing was the re-appearance of Monopoly Man. From CNBC →
