Slate Daily Feed What Next: TBD | The Future of the Internet Hinges on Gail Slater
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Jun 8, 2025 Nancy Scola, a reporter at POLITICO covering technology and society, dives into the dynamic world of antitrust law as it relates to Google. She highlights Gail Slater's critical role as Assistant Attorney General, detailing her unique bipartisan support and the complexities of navigating the current legal landscape. They discuss the potential ramifications of the antitrust case on consumer choice and competition, along with the evolving power dynamics of tech within U.S. politics, especially under different administrations.
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Slater's Shift on Big Tech
- Gail Slater evolved from a big tech advocate to a skeptic of their power.
- Her shift reflects a broader Republican concern over tech's content moderation and influence on politics.
Public Political Approach to Antitrust
- Slater embraces aggressive antitrust enforcement combined with a political approach.
- She publicly engages conservative influencers to highlight big tech censorship concerns.
Conservative Shift on Market Intervention
- Conservatives now support detailed government intervention in tech markets.
- This marks a departure from traditional GOP free-market antitrust views focused on price effects.