Tech in the time of COVID-19, Congressional antitrust hearing and Google Search, PLUS a listener asks: could Amazon Care roll out COVID-19 tests?
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Pandemic Response and Antitrust Challenges
This chapter analyzes the failures of the U.S. government's response to COVID-19, particularly criticizing the abandonment of the WHO's testing strategy and the infighting among health agencies. It also delves into the implications of antitrust issues highlighted by the pandemic, focusing on the dominance of tech companies and ongoing legislative efforts to regulate them. The discussion connects past health crises with current challenges, emphasizing the need for effective leadership and communication in managing public health and market dynamics.
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