As Europe adopts and implements radical new competition frameworks, it’s crucial that American policymakers understand the harms of such drastic proposals, and what they might mean for consumers and small businesses alike. 1. An objective, economics-based standard has served America well 2. Untested competition theories pose risks for innovation, the startup ecosystem, small businesses, and […]
As we enter 2024, the retail industry is a vast and diverse space, stocked with businesses both large and small. The prominence of small retail businesses is especially notable: contrary to claims made by some inside the Beltway, research shows that, in recent years, digital tools and marketplaces have helped Americans shop small. It’s a […]
As competition heats up in online search, consumer marketplaces, and cloud computing, AI continues to upend markets, with new features being launched seemingly every day. Read our roundup of the AI competition ‘news of the day.’ Advances in AI are transforming traditional online search, enhancing competition across even the most recognizable search engines – “iAsk […]
The DOJ’s case against Google is flawed. Recent testimony emphasized how competition across digital advertising continues to grow– revealing yet another thorn in the side of the DOJ’s erroneous antitrust probe against Google. 1. Google Search ads face competition from Microsoft Bing ads – The Home Depot’s Senior Manager of Paid Media, Ryan Booth testified […]
Since the FTC announced its antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, experts have criticized the validity of the case. Here’s what you need to know: — Chair Khan and her FTC colleagues are abandoning the long-established Consumer Welfare Standard to mount a political campaign against one of the most trusted brands in America. — Competition in retail […]
This week, the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit against Google enters a crucial phase: trial. The backward-looking case ignores the dynamism of the modern tech ecosystem and more than 40 years of case law, to present a weak and misguided argument that jeopardizes the innovative search results that help American consumers and businesses every day. During “the […]
US District Judge Amit Mehta has dismissed state Attorneys’ General claims that Google’s search results harmed competition. The ruling is an unequivocal win for consumers and American businesses who benefit from innovative search results that make information available quickly and easily. States spent three years and countless taxpayer dollars pursuing claims that had been dismissed […]
Last month, the FTC issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public comment on the business practices of cloud computing providers. Ninety comments were submitted by experts, companies, and groups alike, and two main themes clearly emerged: 1) Competition in the cloud is thriving as numerous cloud computing companies provide a variety of services and […]
On Thursday, a coalition of public interest, consumer advocacy, and civil society groups signed a joint letter to Senate leadership, opposing the Judiciary Committee’s consideration of the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA). The coalition writes: “The JCPA will harm communities by increasing the amount of networked disinformation, hateful speech, and harassment on the internet. […]
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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