The FTC may be able to convince the district court that Amazon is sustaining a monopoly markup, said Herb Hovenkamp.
The FTC’s statute on consumer protection that 'prohibits unfair deceptive practices' extends to AI, said Kahn.
The agency’s aggressive approach to antitrust under Chair Lina Khan has sparked controversy.
Widespread AI applications could lead to a dramatic uptick in online disinformation, Pichai warned.
Panelists disagree on the effects of two antitrust bills intended to promote competition.
Rep. Ken Buck said tech companies’ practices are anticompetitive and threaten innovation, free speech and national security.
'We need to recognize that absolutely the time is now. It is neither too soon nor too late.'
Noah Phillips said Tuesday he wants the commission to think about the impact of antitrust rules on rising prices.
American Innovation and Choice Online Act is intended to protect fair competition among businesses, but panelists differed on its impact.
A Yale economics professor called on the FTC and DoJ to make it easier for them to pursue harmful mergers.
Commissioner Christine Wilson attributes poor results of FTC staff satisfaction surveys to the officials’ leadership.
The head of the ITIF criticized DOJ and FTC antitrust enforcement that he said could impair American's global position.
Antitrust lawyers are concerned about a chilling effect over-regulation could bring.
Former Chairman William Kovacic said that Biden’s direction of the FTC raises expectations for the agency.
He argued that fundamental changes must be made to restore peoples' faith in an American system that works for everyone.
The deal would elevate Microsoft in an even more favorable position in the games-as-a-service market.
Klobuchar was able to rally Democrats and Republicans to support her bill, but its future depends upon a shaky alliance.
To find the best way to regulate technology, antitrust regulators need more tools to maintain fairness in the digital economy.
LeGeyt was the organization's executive vice president of government relations and COO.
It is in Amazon's interest to twist the arm of lawmakers and prevent protections against internet scams.
An American Enterprise Institute panel proposed Congress increase regulator resources rather than actively try to hinder Big Tech.
Panelists at TechFreedom event said judiciary will prevent the FTC from developing proposed antitrust policies.
Nearly 60 public interest groups signed a letter to House leaders to call a vote on six antitrust bills.
Noah Phillips voiced concern about the scope and practices of the Biden administration's FTC.
At Aspen forum, a red-hot focus on Big Tech, antitrust and consumer welfare.
Verizon sees an opportunity to acquire and neutralize an important competitor, but the FCC should stop that.
FTC commissioners were split at a Congressional hearing on Wednesday at the prospects of increasing FTC jurisdiction.
In the fourth in a series of explainers, Broadband Breakfast examines the Biden administration's intent to bash Big Tech.
In a party-line vote, the agency rescinded a 2015 statement that limited the scope of antitrust enforcement.
Legal experts and economists disagreed over the feasibility and necessity of a global standard for antitrust enforcement.
A federal judge tossed the FTC's antitrust case against Facebook out of court Monday.
Democrats have decided they're against Big Tech. A smarter GOP would sense the opening and take it.
An inside look at the package of antitrust bills marked up this week by the House Judiciary Committee.
Antitrust and technology experts say that Congress's new antitrust package is legally flawed and politically motivated.
Tech execs have begun to speak out against a new package of proposed antitrust bills in Congress.
Legal and policy experts are split over how effective Klobuchar's proposed antitrust legislation could be.
During a panel hosted by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, three expert discussed the effect of antitrust legislation on big tech. The panelists all defended...
Co-author of "The Amazon Jungle" says Section 230 has allowed Big Tech to get away with far too much.
Sen. Klobuchar, Rep. Cicilline and experts discuss antitrust, big tech and local journalism.
March 17, 2021 – A new antitrust bill by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn, is receiving high praise from current and former commissioners of the Federal Trade...
