A bill that would give New York some of the nation's strictest antitrust laws is getting a late push in the final days of the state's legislative session.
The 21st Century Anti-Trust Act coming as some major tech firms face federal antitrust probes received a vote of approval…
A last-minute amendment will essentially force the U.S. Trade Representative to recognize restrictions on challenges to tech companies’ monopolistic power.
In the aftermath of the storming of the US Capitol on 6 January, much was written about the role of social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and YouTube in amplifying misinformation about the US election results and the violence that ensued.
I was struck by the words of Sarah Miller, the director of the American Economic Liberties project and a member of Joe Biden’s transition team, in an interview with the BBC later that month.
She said, “Facebook is broadly seen as the most prominent villain among all the tech monopolists.”
A tweet by Biden’s deputy head of communications, Bill Russo, emphasised the point: “If you thought disinformation on Facebook was a problem during our election, just wait until you see how it is shredding the fabric of our democracy in the days after.”