Regulating Big Tech: Challenges and Perspectives

This chapter focuses on the antitrust investigations against major tech companies, particularly Facebook, and the roles of the FTC and DOJ in overseeing these firms. It discusses the complexities of regulatory efforts, the inadequacies of current privacy laws, and the impact of manipulative design practices on consumers. The conversation reflects a blend of skepticism and resigned hope regarding the future of government interventions and the overall effectiveness of existing regulations in the tech industry.