E64: Antitrust standards & enforcement, tech repricing, lab leak obfuscation, E63 reactions & more
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
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The Microsoft-Activision Deal: Navigating Antitrust Waters
This chapter explores the implications of Microsoft's $68 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, examining its impact on competition in the gaming industry. The discussion critiques current antitrust standards, emphasizing the need for a reassessment of how market dominance is evaluated in relation to consumer harm and innovation. Furthermore, it highlights the evolving relationship between mergers, labor markets, and regulatory measures in a landscape increasingly focused on minimizing future competitive threats.
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