Lena Kohn is the new FTC chair. She's trying to work out a deal with Facebook, which she says will go through if they agree to certain conditions. The company has been accused of being too big in Europe and not paying its fair share for rights there. LZ: "She seemed very reasonable at the same time firm" on this interview.
EU regulators say 'game on' for the Microsoft-Activision deal, WeWork's CEO is stepping down, and the latest call for AI regulation is coming from inside the house. Kara and Scott discuss the weak plan to ban TikTok in Montana. And Elon Musk continues to Elon Musk, saying he’s willing to lose money to say what he wants to say. Also, a prediction about the writer's strike.
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