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Antitrust proceedings against GAFA
The Byden administration is expected to continue cracking down on antitrust violations against GAFA (US Department of Justice (DOJ) continues to investigate and sue GAFA)
Domino effect caused by one DOJ survey
Under the Trump administration, the DOJ has begun investigating the antitrust behavior of leading technology giants GAFA (Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple).
(Reference 1) Big Tech Conflicts Amid Antitrust Investigations, Lawsuits -- MarketWatch
Investigations into antitrust violations often cause domino effects, with one DOJ investigation causing numerous proceedings and investigations across states and borders. (Reference: Case studies in the US and Europe)
(Reference 2)List of GAFA Antitrust Laws in Progress in Europe and America – Video Week
(Reference 3)List of antitrust investigations and proceedings against Google, Amazon, Apple and Facebook (GAFA) – clearcode.cc
For example, when it comes to proceedings against Google, we can see that the DOJ investigation has led to 11 states having filed proceedings.
(Reference 4)Google sued DOJ for antitrust violations over search engine dominance – cnbc.com
Policy under the Biden administration
There was doubt as to whether the Biden administration would continue to push these antitrust cases strongly, but the appointment of Jonathan Canter as DOJ's antitrust officer made the policy clear. ..
(Reference 5)President Biden Appoints Tech Industry Enemy Jonathan Canter as DOJ Antitrust Secretary – Bloomberg
According to Bloomberg, "Last year, Canter, 47, who quit one of the largest law firms in the country and started his own, has long been hostile to Alphabet's Google and is an antitrust law enforcement agency. I'm acting on behalf of a company that has worked to sue search giants. "
The outcome may not be known until a few years later, but the DOJ will continue to actively investigate antitrust violations against these giant tech companies in the U.S. states and other countries. On the other hand, it is expected that they will try to file a complaint against a large company.
(Reference article)
Big Tech is turning on one another amid antitrust probes and litigation - MarketWatch
Google sued by DOJ in antitrust case over search dominance - cnbc.com
Biden Names Tech Foe Jonathan Kanter as DOJ Antitrust Chief - Bloomberg
