Topic: Competition and Markets Authority
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) plays a significant role in regulating Big Tech companies, addressing issues of market dominance and potential anti-competitive practices. While its investigations may aim to promote fair competition, they often intersect with concerns about censorship and the impact of algorithmic control on free expression. The actions of the CMA highlight the ongoing struggle for transparency and accountability in the digital environment, where user privacy and free speech are at stake.
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Free Speech Union says it plans to challenge PayPal censorship with regulator appeal
After PayPal ignored all correspondence.
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Broadcaster wants cut of Facebook and Google ad revenue when news clips are shared online
Expect this sentiment to increase.
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UK to investigate “symbiotic relationship” between Apple and Google as part of antitrust concerns
The companies are accused of collision.
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UK says Big Tech is “manipulating lives” launches investigation into its algorithms
Algorithms also reduce competition and harm consumers, a UK watchdog says.
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UK outlines mild Big Tech regulation
But some proposals, such as forcing Big Tech to pay mainstream media for news, could cement market dominance.
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Britain’s regulators take aim and Google and Facebook’s ad monopolies
It’s not yet known when action will be taken.
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Google and Facebook’s ad market dominance faces major UK investigation
The two companies control 70% of the market.