Antitrust and Competition
Andrew argues that traditional antitrust focuses too heavily on consumer harm, especially in the context of free apps like Facebook. He suggests that the lack of consumer benefit from acquisitions like WhatsApp and Instagram indicates a need for a new approach to antitrust. Nicole emphasizes that simply breaking up large companies isn't enough if they continue to operate within the same manipulative ad ecosystem. Both highlight the complexities of addressing the real issues at hand.In this clip
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