Is Big Tech Too Big? A Conversation on Tech, Antitrust, and Whether Its Time to Break Up the Giants
Antitrust law is back at a political crossroads, with both sides calling for a politicized approach to address problems with “Big Tech.” Critics from both parties assert not only that antitrust has been unable to keep up with developments in the high tech, finance, and communications industries, but also that competition law should be weaponized and used as a tool to address broader concerns such as privacy, inequality, and political viewpoint discrimination. Calls to “break up” companies propose an extraordinary remedy, and there are broader questions about the role of antitrust law under Robert Bork’s consumer welfare standard hanging in the balance.
The Cornell Federalist Society and the Adam Smith Society host Ashley Baker, Director of Public Policy at the Committee for Justice, and Joseph Malchow, founder of Publir and venture investor. Ashley and Joe discuss legislative proposals and weigh in on current debates over the proper scope and purpose of federal antitrust law.
