antitrust Biden Administration Pursues Three-Pronged Strategy Against Big Tech Monopolies The Biden administration pushes to modernize antitrust enforcement by targeting anti-competitive acquisitions, redefining data as market power, and building public support for new regulations.
ftc FTC Files Lawsuit to Block Massive $40 Billion Semiconductor Merger The Federal Trade Commission takes legal action to stop a massive $40 billion semiconductor chip merger. The agency argues that the deal severely limits competition in the critical technology sector.
meta Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Meta in Landmark FTC Antitrust Lawsuit A US district judge rules that the FTC fails to prove Meta currently holds a monopoly, ending the agency's bid to break up the tech giant. The FTC plans to appeal the decision.
nvidia EU Pauses Nvidia's ARM Acquisition Investigation Amid Growing Opposition European regulators halt their investigation into Nvidia's $40 billion bid to acquire ARM due to pandemic-related delays. The deal faces mounting global scrutiny and potential blocks over concerns it will stifle competition and innovation.
nvidia EU Regulators Halt Nvidia Arm Acquisition Investigation Indefinitely European Commission regulators pause their probe into Nvidia's $40 billion bid for Arm, citing pandemic-related data gathering issues. This delay adds another major roadblock to the embattled deal following recent legal action by US regulators.
nvidia EU Regulators Hit Pause on Nvidia's Record ARM Acquisition Probe European antitrust regulators temporarily halt their investigation into Nvidia's massive $40 billion bid for chip designer ARM while awaiting additional information. The pause comes shortly after the US Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit to block the landmark deal.
biden Biden Executive Order Targets Big Tech Monopolies to Restore Market Competition A new executive order directs federal agencies to crack down on anti-competitive practices by large technology platforms. The initiative focuses on curbing monopolistic mergers, limiting data collection, and protecting small online businesses.
lina khan Young Pakistani-American Scholar Lina Khan Drives New US Antitrust Agenda Newly appointed FTC Chair Lina Khan influences a sweeping executive order aimed at curbing monopolistic practices across major American industries. Her groundbreaking legal scholarship shifts the focus of antitrust enforcement beyond just consumer prices.
biden Biden Signs Executive Order to Curb Big Tech Anti-Competitive Practices President Biden signs a sweeping executive order targeting anti-competitive practices in Big Tech and other major industries. The order directs multiple federal agencies to increase scrutiny of corporate consolidation and protect consumers.
artificial intelligence Global AI Regulation Shifts as US and EU Pursue Divergent Legal Frameworks Policymakers around the world introduce hundreds of AI initiatives, with the EU pushing for comprehensive risk-based rules while the US focuses on targeted enforcement and investment. Both regions show tentative signs of converging on the concepts of trustworthy AI and consumer protection.
ftc Lina Khan Officially Takes Helm as FTC Chair Lina Khan takes the oath of office to become the new chair of the Federal Trade Commission. Her leadership marks a significant shift in the agency's approach to tech industry regulation.
lina khan Progressive Tech Critic Lina Khan Takes Helm as FTC Chair The Senate confirms Lina Khan in a 69-28 vote, and President Biden immediately elevates the 32-year-old antitrust scholar to lead the Federal Trade Commission.
lina khan Lina Khan Named FTC Chair, Signaling Aggressive Antitrust Shift President Biden unexpectedly appoints Lina Khan as FTC chair just hours after her Senate confirmation, pointing to a tougher stance on Big Tech monopolies.
executive order 14036 Biden's Executive Order 14036 Targets Anti-Competitive Practices Across US Economy Executive Order 14036 directs over a dozen federal agencies to tackle corporate consolidation and anti-competitive practices through 72 specific initiatives. President Trump revokes this sweeping order in August 2025.
ftc FTC Warns Companies That Biased AI Algorithms Face Strict Enforcement Actions The Federal Trade Commission issues new guidance warning businesses that failing to address racial or gender bias in artificial intelligence systems results in legal liability and potential enforcement actions.