> the United States runs on what I call "Air Bud rules"

also known as common law. and most ex-UK colonies have it(USA/Canada/India/Australia/New Zealand/UK & more)

What have the "big" SV companies in common?

Exploiting customer data more than ever before with weak US lawmakers unwilling to challenge them or press for stronger user protections. Including adapting or enforcing rules more suitable for the internet age.

FB/Instagram/LinkedIn and other social media companies rely on inducing addictive behaviour in their users so as to sell more ads. That's it. All bullshit about connections and making the world a better place.. It's hollow. Gamification of users so as to sell more ads.