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While the court ultimately declined to block the merger, Judge Davila’s decision credited many of the FTC’s arguments. The doctrine of actual potential competition is now on stronger footing for the FTC to use in future cases than it was before this decision. 2/2
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Of course, it would have been better to win. But the Meta/Within decision represents a step forward, even though the court didn’t grant the TRO. The agency is strategically trying to improve the law by bringing edge cases: exactly what it needs to do. 1/2
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Are you working to make the internet better for everyone? Sign up for the movement to learn more at our virtual Open Houses. Members will envision this #BetterInternet, share what they're doing to make it happen, and look for ways to create impact.
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We couldn’t agree more, .
It’s time for Congress to pass historic bipartisan antitrust legislation to #ReinInBigTech.
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Give Biden credit. This is a powerful, progressive agenda taking on corporate power. It’s astounding, really. 1/9
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Broadband, airlines, big tech, the message from the President: "capitalism without competition is exploitation." Let's fix this.
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My statement responding to the tech policy agenda highlighted in the #SOTU23. It's time to take action on several fronts to protect the public interest values of innovation, competition, accountability, & equity publicknowledge.org/public-knowled
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My statement responding to the tech policy agenda highlighted in the #SOTU23. It's time to take action on several fronts to protect the public interest values of innovation, competition, accountability, & equity
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🚨🚨🚨 : Pass bipartisan legislation to strengthen antitrust enforcement and prevent big online platforms from giving their own products an unfair advantage.
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Biden boosts antitrust bills targeting tech giants during SOTU: "Pass bipartisan legislation to strengthen antitrust enforcement and prevent big online platforms from giving their own products an unfair advantage."
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30 million Americans suffer under non-compete clauses. Not anymore! They must be banned. and are going to stop this abusive practice but need our support. Let's go! #sotu2023 #BanNonCompetes
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As Chair promised earlier this year when she expressed her support and desire to move quickly, Gigi Sohn's hearing for FCC Commissioner is now set for Feb. 14. Thank you Chair Cantwell for moving this well-qualified nominee. Let's do this
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We’re thrilled to have joining us & our partners on Wednesday, February 15th. #rebuilddemocracy #stopmonopolies RSVP here. tinyurl.com/43uvb2au
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#siliconflatirons day 2. speaking on resurgence of new industrial policy/industrial strategy. Sense of caution based on history. Lots of countries try to build national industry and it doesn’t work.
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Yesterday was my last day serving as policy advisor, looking back on these last two years, I am so grateful for the portfolio I was empowered to shape and the brilliant team I worked with.
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I am writing a story on the Twitter API, and I am curious how others see it, and wanted to solicit some quotes for my story. If you are interested --- Why was the Twitter API Important? Or if you feel, why was it not important?
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We stand with and condemn the hateful attacks against her historic nomination as the first openly LGBTQ+ FCC Commissioner. The needs a full slate to address digital discrimination and privacy. Read our joint letter urging her confirmation:
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Great Report!
NTIA recognizes what most members of Congress figured out last year:
"Both OAMA and AICOA included language that allows the operating system operators to take steps to safeguard security, as well as privacy and safety"
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New legislation & additional antitrust enforcement actions are likely necessary to boost competition in the app ecosystem.
Enacting the measures identified will help open the app ecosystem to greater competition, innovation and potential benefits for users and developers.Show this thread
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Today, the issued the report "Competition in the Mobile Application Ecosystem", which finds that the current mobile app store model harms users, developers, and competition.
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Is everyone ready for the first hearing of the Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee?????
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D.C. should be a state.
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" is particularly concerned about the impact of non-compete clauses on innovation and a competitive marketplace." Watch and listen to 's full comments about the FTC's recent rulemaking on non-competes below:
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Of course that's just the perspective/wish of one former Facebook lobbyist interviewed, but this Congress will be the proving ground of whether Republicans are just talk on #BigTech or whether they are willing to work on bipartisan solutions to actually pass laws. We'll see. twitter.com/sachalouise/st…
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In the words of Doc Brown, "the future is what you make it." 's new paper explores what we can learn from the SPTF's report and how policymakers can move towards a brighter wireless future. Read here! publicknowledge.org/back2spectrum
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"With this lawsuit the DOJ puts a spotlight on the anticompetitive strategies behind the curtain: how Google bought up would-be competitors, froze out rivals, & leveraged its power from one product to the next.” of . More:
omidyar.com/omidyar-networ
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INBOX: Sens. put out a bipartisan letter of support for DOJ’s monopolization case against Google’s adtech biz.
A broader legislative fix is also on the table, they say.
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Also, it took me probably six months to get a handle on this complex industry (and I still have to refer back to charts and notes). If you haven't invested that time yet, I invite you to do it now! The complaint is a great place to start.
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The case focuses on the most direct harms, but I'm really interested in lost innovation that's harder to pinpoint. In a competitive environment, could pro-privacy alternatives have taken off? Micropayments? Maybe we'll get the chance to see what an open adtech space can be.
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We've been asking for this case for a while now, but it's clear that DOJ and the states used that time to build a detailed and compelling complaint. DOJ identifies ways in which Google is positioned to pick itself as the winner, by blocking out rivals and locking in customers.
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I'm so proud of this movement and what we have accomplished. Here's my statement about the importance of this case and the Biden administration's historic commitment to fighting monopolies.
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Amazing to see how far we've come. Merrick Garland, Vanita Gupta & AAG Kanter explaining how Google's control of the adtech stack has harmed internet users is quite a contrast to 2012 when the FTC declined to bring a case against Google.
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It might be tempting to let your eyes glaze over, but this chart is key to understanding the adtech industry. You may remember this paper from a couple years ago, which is another helpful source to understand the concerns around Google's adtech dominance. omidyar.com/wp-content/upl
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The most interesting graphic in the complaint is this one, which estimates Google's market shares at various places within the ad tech pipeline:
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DOJ opened the probe in 2019 and then this half languished as the search case took precedence. DOJ seems to want to make up for that by picking a jurisdiction where the case will go quickly.
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Watch live today at 2:00pm ET: Justice Department to Announce Antitrust Enforcement Action
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