# In an in-depth interview, Professor Vasant Dhar explains why he believes social media platforms should be regulated

1 Faculty News April 9, 2018 ![BNN logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/con_030502.jpg?itok=HqB5jmdF)>

Excerpt from [BNN](https://www.bnn.ca/technology/video/facebook-should-be-regulated-like-a-financial-institution-nyu-professor~1366755) -- "I think we will and I think we should ... I have been arguing for this for a while now about the perils, the kinds of risks, that these social media platforms have posed to society. I think given the information coming out, I think we are going to see some concern and some regulation around these social media platforms. The details need to be worked out but I think not doing anything is not an option anymore."

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