Last year, Springboard highlighted how regulators’ hard line against the Amazon-iRobot merger would make it harder for a U.S. robotics pioneer to compete and invest. Now, iRobot has announced that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is preparing to be acquired by its Chinese manufacturer and lender, Picea. iRobot’s demise is a case study […]
The FTC’s recent defeat in its challenge to unwind a major social media company’s past acquisitions has sparked wide-ranging commentary from legal experts and policy analysts. Commentators argue that the decision underscores how other tech cases are also built on static assumptions in dynamic markets that are unmoored from clear evidence of consumer harm and […]
As government scrutiny of algorithmic pricing grows, antitrust regulators should be careful not to confuse innovation with collusion. Pricing algorithms, which build on decades of retail practices like price parity clauses and price-matching programs, shape competition in industries from travel to retail, helping firms respond to changing demand, increase efficiency, and offer consumers better deals. […]
A new report from The App Association, “The Hidden Cost of AI Regulations for EU and UK Startups and SMEs,” highlights the economic drag that heavy-handed AI rules are creating across Europe’s tech ecosystem. This report draws on surveys commissioned by The App Association and conducted by TechnoMetrica of more than 1,000 micro, small, and […]
Former FTC General Counsel Alden Abbott recently warned in Forbes that excessive antitrust intervention could derail America’s AI leadership. Although U.S. companies are investing at record levels of investment and competing vigorously across the AI value chain, regulators are signaling a more interventionist approach that could inadvertently chill private investment, deter responsible partnerships and slow the […]
The FTC’s recent settlement with Amazon over Prime’s sign-up and cancellation practices has been seen by many experts as a pragmatic reset of consumer protection that favors negotiated fixes rather than headline litigation. The settlement also exemplifies ongoing concerns about the risks of vague “dark patterns” rules that can result in arbitrary enforcement and chill […]
The strength of the U.S. digital economy lies in its adaptability. Since the FTC began investigating Amazon in 2019, commerce has been reshaped by innovation, new entrants, CVOID, and shifting consumer preferences. Since then online and offline shopping evolved rapidly amid fierce competition from brick-and-mortar stores, undermining the case’s premise. The agency’s lawsuit relies on […]
Recently, Judge Mehta issued his ruling on the Google Search remedies. Experts echo that this ruling reflects the impact that AI has had on competition and avoids extreme remedies that would harm consumers and innovation, but raises concerns about consumers’ data privacy. AI has created robust competition The rapid growth of generative AI (GenAI) has […]
Yesterday, Judge Mehta released his ruling on the Google Search remedies. The court rightly rejected the DOJ’s extreme measures—such as forced divestitures—making clear that AI competition is strong in the tech ecosystem, and competition policy should help, not harm consumers. Robust AI competition has created competition and increased choice for consumers. The government brought this […]
The generative AI space is undergoing a transformative boom fueled by technological advancements and widespread consumer adoption. As innovation cycles shorten, the industry is seeing an influx of new players and an intensifying race for customers. Success now hinges on rapid adaptation, differentiated offerings, and the ability to scale cutting-edge solutions while balancing regulation. All […]
Hostility to innovation and technology diminishes the incredible Internet-enabled opportunities that leading tech services provide: empowering consumers, driving prices down and increasing choice, and providing platforms to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. It has given us a golden era of entertainment, knowledge, and everything from fashion startups, to booming mom and pop stores, to the latest app.
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