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US Government Cranks Up the Heat, FTC vs. Big Tech, Microsoft’s Inflection Deal
Jun 8, 2024
US government antitrust inquiries into tech giants like Nvidia, OpenAI, and Microsoft. FTC's actions challenging mergers and acquisitions. Microsoft's agreement with Inflection AI under scrutiny. FTC probes into Nvidia and Microsoft for monopolistic behavior in the AI sector.
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- FTC led by Lena Khan challenges big tech mergers, influencing regulatory environment.
- US government opens antitrust inquiries into tech giants like Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI.
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Lena Khan's Background and Influence on Antitrust
Lena Khan, the youngest chair of the Federal Trade Commission, has been a pivotal figure in challenging traditional antitrust views, particularly focusing on big companies like Amazon. Her influential paper 'Amazon's Antitrust Paradox' emphasized the need for a modern approach to antitrust enforcement. Khan's leadership at the FTC has led to increased scrutiny, with more challenges to corporate mergers than ever before.
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