Big Tech Anti-Trust Bill Has Votes Needed to Pass, Says US Lawmaker
2 years, 6 months ago

Big Tech Anti-Trust Bill Has Votes Needed to Pass, Says US Lawmaker

News 18  

WASHINGTON: A top Democratic lawmaker on antitrust issues said Tuesday a bill aimed at reining in the market power of Big Tech platforms like Amazon.com and Alphabet's Google had the votes to pass the both chambers of Congress in the next few weeks. On the sidelines of an event to rally support for measures before the Senate and House of Representatives that would prevent tech platforms, including Apple and Facebook, from favoring their own businesses in search and other ways, Representative David Cicilline, chair of the House antitrust subcommittee, said: "I'm very confident when these bills come to the floor, they will pass. The bills have been the subject of a ferocious amount of lobbying, with tech giants warning of dire consequences, like the disappearance of popular consumer online applications like Google Maps. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce opposes the bills, and said on Tuesday: "The legislation would empower government bureaucracy to reign over our economy.

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US lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to help media negotiate with Big Tech
1 year, 8 months ago

US lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to help media negotiate with Big Tech

Firstpost  

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News organisations get more power over tech platforms after U.S. Senate panel approves bill
2 years, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 3 months ago

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2 years, 6 months ago

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CNN  

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2 years, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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3 years, 2 months ago

U.S. bill would stop Big Tech favouring its own products

The Hindu  

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3 years, 2 months ago

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The Hindu  

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3 years, 4 months ago

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U.S. panel votes yes on 'break 'em up' antitrust bill
3 years, 5 months ago

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The Hindu  

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House panel pushes legislation targeting Big Tech’s power
3 years, 6 months ago

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Associated Press  

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U.S. House panel to vote Wednesday on bills targeting Big Tech
3 years, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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Associated Press  

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U.S. House lawmakers introduce bipartisan bills to target Big Tech
3 years, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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3 years, 6 months ago

House lawmakers introduce Big Tech bills that could break up Amazon, Google and others

CNN  

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3 years, 8 months ago

U.S. senator wants to ban Big Tech from buying anything ever again

The Hindu  

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3 years, 8 months ago

US senator wants to ban Big Tech from buying anything ever again

India Today  

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Big Tech’s outsized influence draws state-level pushback
3 years, 8 months ago

Big Tech’s outsized influence draws state-level pushback

Associated Press  

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U.S. hearing on tech dominance of news outlets will include Microsoft
3 years, 9 months ago

U.S. hearing on tech dominance of news outlets will include Microsoft

The Hindu  

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4 years, 2 months ago

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Associated Press  

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4 years, 2 months ago

U.S. House's antitrust report hints at break-up of Big Tech firms, lawmaker says

The Hindu  

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4 years, 4 months ago

US tech giants too powerful, antitrust panel chair warns

Live Mint  

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4 years, 4 months ago

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Bloomberg  

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4 years, 4 months ago

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LA Times  

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