The Bunker – News without the nonsense Is Big Tech starting to lose?
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Jul 8, 2025 
Murad Ahmed, the Technology news editor of the Financial Times, dives into the accelerating scrutiny on Big Tech. He highlights recent regulatory challenges from U.S. courts and the EU, questioning the giants' once-unassailable dominance. The conversation touches on the dangers of algorithms choking Google search, the drawbacks of profit-driven practices, and the rise of generative AI as a possible disruptor. Ahmed also contemplates the evolution of these companies from idealistic startups to powerful monopolies amid shifting public perceptions.
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Big Tech Faces New EU Pressure
- Big tech firms like Apple, Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok face new regulatory pressures, especially from the EU Digital Markets Act.
- These laws may slowly force big tech to alter long-standing business models and practices, signaling a possible shift in tech dominance.
EU Regulations Shape Global Tech Standards
- The EU's regulatory approach sets a global standard, compelling tech giants to adapt their operations or be penalized.
- Trump's tariff intimidation complicates EU-US relations but hasn't cowed Europe into weakening its big tech regulations fully yet.
Big Tech's Complicated Trump Relations
- Tech CEOs like Zuckerberg and Bezos have publicly aligned with Trump mainly to protect business interests from regulatory harm.
- However, Elon Musk's open political moves have hurt his brand, showing complex ties between tech leaders and political power.