Tag #Antitrust

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CMA Investigates Apple and Google's Mobile Platforms

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched investigations into Apple and Google's mobile platforms on August 3, 2024, to determine if they should face special regulations under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC), following criticism of a new chair's appointment.

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TikTok Ban Upheld: Musk's Potential Acquisition Sparks Concerns

Following a US Supreme Court ruling upholding TikTok's ban unless sold to a US company, speculation arose about Elon Musk's potential purchase, prompting concerns from experts about information control and potential misuse by tech billionaires.

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Meta Relaxes Content Moderation, Eliminates Fact-Checking Amidst Trump's Return

Mark Zuckerberg announced significant changes to Meta's content moderation policies, including relaxing restrictions and eliminating fact-checking teams and diversity programs, coinciding with the upcoming Trump administration.

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Microsoft's Deceptive Google Homepage Mimicry Backfires Amidst Google's Declining Market Share

Microsoft's attempt to mimic Google's homepage on Bing was quickly reversed after criticism, highlighting aggressive tactics in a competitive search engine market where Google's market share is slightly declining, prompting further antitrust investigations.

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CMA Investigates Google's Dominance in UK Search and Advertising

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Google for potentially anti-competitive practices in search and advertising, costing UK households nearly £500 annually, potentially impacting consumers, businesses, and rival search engines.

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Bulgarian Lidl Prices Exceed German Levels, Exposing Market Flaws

Lidl's price comparison reveals higher costs for eggs, milk, and cheese in Bulgaria than in Germany, while other products show similar pricing, highlighting potential market failures and raising concerns about regulatory oversight in Bulgaria.

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Google's AI Search Impacts Businesses

Google's May launch of AI-generated search results, called AI Overviews, has negatively impacted businesses like Kayak that rely on Google search traffic; these companies are adjusting their marketing strategies, increasing spending on sponsored links, and exploring other platforms to counteract the...

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Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Divestment, Ignoring Predominantly American Investment

The Supreme Court upheld a law requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese owner or face a ban in the U.S., despite the majority of its investment and development originating from American sources, raising concerns about economic consequences and the efficacy of addressing national security.

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FTC Issues Controversial Antitrust Policy Favoring Labor, Facing Potential Reversal

On January 14, 2025, the FTC issued a policy statement exempting certain worker joint conduct from antitrust liability, and on January 16, jointly released with the DOJ new Antitrust Guidelines prioritizing labor interests; both actions passed by 3-2 partisan votes and face potential reversal by the...

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FTC to Sue Greystar for Allegedly Concealing Apartment Fees

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Greystar, the nation's largest apartment management company, for allegedly concealing fees from prospective renters; Greystar manages 798,272 units, far exceeding its nearest competitor.

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theguardian.com
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Tech Giants' Shift from Protest to Deference Under Trump

Following Trump's 2017 travel ban, major tech companies protested; however, this year, CEOs such as Mark Zuckerberg (Meta) and others made significant financial contributions to Trump's campaign, ended fact-checking and diversity initiatives, and sought his favor.

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Disney and FuboTV Merge, Clearing Path for Venu Sports Streaming Launch

Disney and FuboTV announced a merger of their live TV streaming services, creating a 6.2 million subscriber platform, resolving FuboTV's lawsuit against Disney's Venu sports streaming venture, and enabling Venu's launch.

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