The size and power of big tech companies have increasingly grown over the past decades. Some have argued strong antitrust policy needs to make a comeback in order to check Big Tech’s power. Others have stated such an effort may harm consumers and innovation. Today’s discussion includes:

• How did Big Tech become so big?

• How are antitrust laws evolving in response?

• Is “bigness” actually better for consumers and employees?

• Is Big Tech really engaging in anti-competitive behavior?

• Potential remedies

Further Reading:

“The New Brandeis Movement: America’s Antimonopoly Debate” by FTC Chair Lina Khan

“Tech and Antitrust” by Ben Thompson

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