Tech Freedom
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Renews Attacks on Apple and Google Over Alleged Monopolistic and Anti-Competitive App Store Practices
Epic’s fight drags on as Sweeney accuses Apple and Google of weaponizing compliance to preserve their turf.
Google’s Double Trouble: Trump DOJ Wants a Breakup
The DOJ sharpens its antitrust blade as Google faces a bipartisan push for breakup.
US Lawmakers Question EU’s Digital Markets Act, Cite Risks to American Companies
Jordan and Fitzgerald accuse the EU of using the Digital Markets Act to weaken US tech firms while benefiting European and Chinese competitors.
Democrat Senators Pressure Tech CEOs about Contributions to Trump Inauguration
“funny, they never sent me one of these for contributing to democrats…” Open AI CEO Sam Altman responded.
Apple Files Motion in US v. Google Antitrust Case to Protect $22 Billion Search Deal
Apple frames billion-dollar payouts as user advocacy while dismissing alternatives to its lucrative Google deal.
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan Investigates Omnicom-Interpublic Merger Over Alleged GARM-Linked Anticompetitive Practices
Congressional scrutiny intensifies as antitrust concerns merge with allegations of industry-wide censorship schemes.
Trump’s FTC Shake-Up: Andrew Ferguson To Take the Helm with a Free Speech Agenda
Ferguson’s appointment could redefine the FTC’s approach to antitrust laws with a sharp focus on free speech and innovation.
Trump Taps Gail Slater to Lead Justice Department Shakeup
A former Big Tech ally turned advocate for competition reform sets the stage for a high-stakes battle over market power.
FTC Commissioner Urges Investigation into Pro-Censorship Ad Cartels for Antitrust Violations
Recent accusations of ad cartels colluding to demonetize certain news outlets have spurred investigations.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Backs Brendan Carr’s Fight to Curb Big Tech Power
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney lauds FCC chair pick Brendan Carr for championing free speech and challenging tech monopolies, calling for open digital platforms in the battle against censorship.
Google in the Hot Seat as Justice Department Targets Chrome Breakup
Antitrust officials target Chrome’s central role in Google’s dominance, aiming to loosen the tech giant’s grip on user data and digital advertising.
Meta’s Empire Faces a Breakup Threat as FTC Lawsuit Gains Momentum
The ruling revives a potential breakup of Meta, setting the stage for a historic antitrust battle over its social media empire.