Restoring confidence in big technology raises many questions, some simple solutions News Highlights: Restoring confidence in big technology raises many questions, some simple solutions This screenshot from Silicon Flatirons’ keynote discussion on trust and big tech shows participants Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, US Federal Communications Commissioner Geoffrey Starks and US Federal Trade Commissioner Christine Wilson and moderator Jack Gillum, a senior reporter from Propublica. (Lucas High / BizWest) As technology plays an increasingly dominant role in America’s day-to-day life and major tech companies continue to strengthen their power among the country’s policymakers, the trust gap between these companies and their customers is widening.