State Attorneys General Announce Facebook Antitrust Investigation

Officials from eight states and the District of Columbia are investigating Facebook's dominance and potential anticompetitive behavior. New York State Attorney General Letitia James leads a bipartisan coalition to examine if Facebook has stifled competition and endangered users. This investigation follows reports of a similar antitrust probe into Google. The Facebook investigation will focus on whether the company has increased advertising costs, compromised user data, or reduced consumer choice quality.

How many states are involved in the investigation into Facebook's dominance in the industry?

What potential issues are being investigated regarding Facebook's actions in the market?

What is the main focus of the investigation into Facebook as announced by New York State Attorney General Letitia James?

What did Letitia James say about the responsibilities of the largest social media platform in the world?

What recent reports prompted the investigation into Facebook and how do they relate to other tech companies?