Facebook's Acquisitions Are Questioned in FTC Probe

The transcript discusses the risks Facebook faces due to its data practices and acquisitions, particularly smaller ones that are harder to separate from the company. The FTC is conducting a study to understand these transactions better, raising concerns about regulatory scrutiny. The discussion highlights the lack of data privacy regulations in the U.S. compared to Europe and the political challenges in implementing such laws. The tech industry must adapt to increasing regulatory scrutiny, and there's a call for more focus on data privacy issues.

What are the implications of regulatory scrutiny for large tech companies like Facebook?

Why is there a lack of data privacy conversations compared to antitrust discussions?