Big Take The US Government vs. Google and Amazon
Oct 10, 2023
Bloomberg journalist Leah Nylen discusses the US government's antitrust cases against Google and Amazon, exploring allegations of monopoly power, stifling competition, and the potential impact on consumers. The podcast covers the importance of third-party sellers on Amazon, Google's search market monopoly, and the ongoing trial between the government and Google. It also touches on the Biden administration's focus on competition and potential actions against other tech companies.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Allegations against Amazon by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
01:47 • 6min
The Importance of Third Party Sellers on Amazon and Amazon's Alleged Anti-Competitive Conduct
07:41 • 5min
The Investigation into Google's Conduct
12:51 • 6min
The Ongoing Trial and Possible Remedies
19:18 • 3min
Challenging Big Tech: Actions and Antitrust
22:30 • 4min
Potential Impact of Government Cases on Other Tech Companies
26:25 • 2min