Microsoft, once again a juggernaut thanks to artificial intelligence, wants to be seen as an ethical employer. Is there a catch?
Category: Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues
The Antitrust Enforcers Aimed at Big Tech. Then Came the Backlash.
South Korea pledged to protect its online platforms from marketplace giants, but lobbyists are crying foul play.
Developers Pan Apple’s New Plan for App Store in Europe
To comply with European regulations, Apple has proposed reducing its commission on app sales while adding new fees and hurdles.
PGA Tour Raises $1.5 Billion From Group of U.S. Investors
The move, which involves the Fenway Sports Group, raises questions about whether a deal to combine forces with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign fund is still necessary.
U.S. Moves Closer to Filing Sweeping Antitrust Case Against Apple
Justice Department officials are in the late stages of investigating the iPhone maker, focusing on how Apple has used its other products and services to defend against threats to its core business.
Google Loses Court Fight Over App Store With Makers of Fortnite
The case could reshape the rules of how other businesses can make money on the Android operating system.
JetBlue Seeks Court Approval of its Acquisition of Spirit Airlines
JetBlue Airways is trying to persuade a federal court to let it acquire Spirit Airlines, a deal that the Justice Department says will raise fares and reduce competition.
Fake Reviews Are Rampant Online. Can a Crackdown End Them?
A wave of regulation and industry action has placed the flourishing fake review business on notice. But experts say the problem may be insurmountable.
The Upshot of Microsoft’s Activision Deal: Big Tech Can Get Even Bigger
With the completion of the blockbuster acquisition, the notion that tech giants can grow through “vertical transactions” remains intact.
Microsoft C.E.O. Testifies That Google’s Power in Search Is Ubiquitous
Satya Nadella, the chief executive of Microsoft, is the government’s biggest-name witness in its landmark antitrust case against Google.