Congress Reignites Antitrust Probes Into Big Tech Companies

Congress Reignites Antitrust Probes Into Big Tech Companies

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The Senate Commerce Committee has subpoenaed the CEOs of Facebook, Google, and Twitter to discuss content moderation, privacy laws, and media consolidation. Both Democrats and Republicans express concerns over Big Tech's antitrust issues, likening their power to that of Standard Oil. The House Judiciary Committee also held a hearing with antitrust experts, highlighting the Supreme Court's role in shaping antitrust laws. Experts argue for reforming antitrust laws and increasing enforcement funding to address the growing power of dominant firms.

Read more

2 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are the implications of the Supreme Court's role in rewriting American antitrust laws?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the current state of antitrust enforcement funding compared to ten years ago?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF