The largest online communication, entertainment, shopping, and social media platforms have come under increasing regulatory scrutiny, accused by those on both the political left and right of intruding too much into user privacy, skewing the content viewers see, and wielding too much market power. Facebook recently agreed to a record-breaking $5 billion fine by the FTC to settle claims arising out the Cambridge-Analytica scandal. The FTC and DOJ have both announced they are investigating the major tech platforms for potential antitrust violations. And Congress is considering a range of legislative proposals that would address concerns over privacy, competition, political bias, and tech addiction.
Listen to the recordings below to hear our panel of experts discuss claims that big technology firms are too big and debate what, if anything, to do about it.
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John Yun, Assistant Professor of Law, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School and Director of Economic Education, Global Antitrust Institute
Charlotte Slaiman, Senior Policy Counsel, Public Knowledge
Moderator: James Cooper, Professor of Law, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School and Director, Program on Economics & Privacy
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