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Thu. 11/14 – The FBI (!) Investigating Polymarket
Nov 14, 2024
Regulation is on the rise in tech as Meta faces a massive EU fine over unfair practices. The FBI is digging into Polymarket for potentially letting U.S. users bet, raising questions about its future. Meanwhile, Google is under scrutiny for possible federal oversight. Exciting news from OpenAI hints at a new AI agent debuting soon. In a surprising twist, the podcast hints at an emerging trend: puzzle games might soon overshadow streaming wars!
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- Meta has received a record €800 million EU fine for alleged unfair trading practices, marking a significant escalation in antitrust scrutiny.
- The FBI's investigation into Polymarket raises questions about the legality of online betting and potential manipulation during elections, highlighting regulatory challenges in tech.
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Meta's Significant EU Fine
Meta has faced a substantial fine of €797.72 million from the EU for allegedly imposing unfair trading conditions by linking Facebook Marketplace to its main platform. This decision marks the first major penalty placed on Meta in response to ongoing antitrust investigations initiated in 2019. Meta has argued that the fine misrepresents the competitive landscape, asserting that it operates in a highly competitive market, citing rivals like eBay and Local marketplaces. Despite the penalty, Meta plans to appeal, stating that the European Commission has not demonstrated any harm to competition or consumers.
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