Today in Data: Facebook Facing Multi-State Antitrust Suit; Apple Fined by Dutch Regulator

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Today in Data, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce wants an appeals court to reject an effort by 46 U.S. states to sue Facebook for antitrust practices. Plus, Apple is facing $55 million in fines for not opening Dutch dating apps to alternative payment options, and the Department of Justice supports the Biden administration’s efforts to limit the power of Big Tech.

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    $55M: Amount the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets has fined Apple in 10 weekly fines

    15%-30%: Commission Apple charges on digital goods purchases

    1: Legislative measure — the American Innovation and Choice Online Act — that would end the practice of tech firms favoring their own products and services over those of their rivals

    46: Number of states — plus Guam and the District of Columbia — that filed an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook

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    $100B+: Penalties sought in Texas lawsuit against Facebook over its facial recognition practices


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