The Vergecast Congress releases tech antitrust report / Apple’s next iPhone will be announced on October 13th
Oct 9, 2020
Adi Robertson and Russell Brandom, both technology reporters at The Verge, dive into a significant congressional antitrust report scrutinizing Amazon, Facebook, Apple, and Google. They explore the implications of tech monopolies and the urgent need for regulatory reform. Dan Seifert joins to chat about Apple's upcoming iPhone reveal, discussing the buzz around new features and designs. The conversation wraps up with an engaging look at Google's ongoing legal battle with Oracle over copyright and fair use.
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Bipartisan Agreement on Big Tech
- There is bipartisan agreement on Big Tech's anti-competitive actions, a rare point of unity.
- Disagreements lie in solutions, not the problem's existence.
Focus on Competition
- Public anger at tech companies stems from various issues like data privacy, content moderation, and anti-competitive practices.
- This report focuses solely on competition, not the broader spectrum of concerns.
Shifting Merger Presumptions
- Shifting the merger presumption from permissive to restrictive could significantly alter Big Tech behavior.
- This would force companies to justify mergers, not assume approval.