Tag #Monopoly

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FTC Sues Meta Over Instagram and WhatsApp Acquisitions

The FTC is suing Meta, alleging that its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were anti-competitive and should be reversed, a case linked to political influence and potentially impacting future tech regulation.

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36% Bias Score

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FTC Sues Meta, Alleging Anti-Competitive Acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Meta, alleging its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were anti-competitive, potentially forcing Meta to divest these platforms; Meta counters that it faced fair competition and the acquisitions were previously approved.

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Monopoly Goes Digital: Mobile App Replaces Cash in New Edition

Hasbro's new Monopoly game, launching in August, replaces physical money with a mobile banking app, eliminating cash transactions and potentially altering social interaction during gameplay, reflecting a broader shift toward digital finance.

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52% Bias Score

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Seville Airport Taxi Monopoly Broken After Violent Extortion Ring Dismantled

Seville police dismantled a taxi association accused of violent monopolistic practices at the airport, resulting in 37 arrests and a new city-imposed rotation system to prevent future conflicts.

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52% Bias Score

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UK Launches Antitrust Investigation into Google's Search Dominance

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Google's search services for anti-competitive practices, marking the first case under a new Digital Markets Act; this follows similar investigations in the US and EU, where Google has faced multiple antitrust lawsuits and substantial ...

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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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60% Bias Score

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Meta Faces Antitrust Trial Over Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions

Meta Platforms faces a landmark antitrust trial, beginning Monday, alleging its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp created an illegal social media monopoly; the trial will determine whether Meta must divest these assets and set a precedent for future tech antitrust cases.

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Argentina Blocks Telefónica Sale Amid Antitrust Concerns

The Argentine government temporarily blocked Telefónica's $1.245 billion sale to Telecom Argentina due to antitrust concerns, projecting the merger would give Telecom control of up to 80% of the residential internet market in some areas, escalating tensions between President Milei and the Clarín Gro...

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Google Integrates Gemini AI into Search, Raising Publisher Concerns

Google is integrating its Gemini 2.0 AI into its search engine to answer complex questions, placing AI summaries above web links, raising concerns about decreased traffic for online publishers and potential antitrust issues.

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Colombia Ends Aguardiente Monopoly

Colombia's Constitutional Court ended the colonial-era aguardiente monopoly, declaring unconstitutional a 2016 law that let governors block out-of-state sales, impacting liquor producers and regional economies nationwide.

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52% Bias Score

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UK Launches Antitrust Investigation into Google

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an antitrust investigation into Google in 2025, examining its market dominance in search and advertising; this follows similar investigations in the US and EU, potentially leading to significant fines or structural changes for Google.

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Former Amazon Executive Appointed to Lead UK Competition Watchdog

The UK government appointed Doug Gurr, a former Amazon executive, as interim chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), sparking criticism due to the CMA's upcoming investigations into tech companies like Google; the appointment comes amid concerns about the influence of large tech firms.

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56% Bias Score

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