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Jun 8, 2025 Nancy Scola, a reporter from POLITICO, dives into the pivotal antitrust challenges Google faces, led by Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater. They discuss Slater's unique approach to breaking up the tech giant, emphasizing her past in the Trump era and how it shapes today's regulatory landscape. The conversation reveals political tensions influencing legal strategies and highlights the evolving relationship between tech power and government oversight. Scola also sheds light on the impact of these cases on innovation and competition in the industry.
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Slater's Career Pivot
- Gail Slater transitioned from a tech industry advocate to an antitrust enforcer under the Trump administration.
- Her experience working at the Internet Association shaped her informed skepticism toward big tech power.
Tech Censorship Fuels Antitrust Views
- Slater and conservatives view big tech's power to regulate speech online as a significant risk.
- They argue this power shows tech companies have grown too dominant, justifying antitrust action.
Slater's Public Political Embrace
- Slater embraced Trump-style politics by hosting a "Big Tech Censorship" event with MAGA influencers shortly after starting her role.
- This move surprised observers used to quieter policy operations in antitrust enforcement.