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Breakup of Meta, Google May Spur New AI Innovation Wave, Analysts Say
artificial intelligence // April 21, 2025

Just as companies are ramping up their artificial intelligence (AI) deployments in areas ranging from customer service to manufacturing, the U.S. government is seeking to break up two of the biggest AI players, which could have repercussions for AI development and investment for years to...

As British Regulators Scrutinize Microsoft and Amazon AI Deals, Industry Braces for Impact
artificial intelligence // April 24, 2024

British antitrust authorities are soliciting opinions on the implications of partnerships between tech giants Microsoft and Amazon and smaller generative artificial intelligence (AI) model developers amid growing concerns about competition and innovation in the sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Meta Asks Judge To Block FTC Suit On Within Acquisition
Meta // October 13, 2022

Meta has asked a judge to turn down a U.S. Federal Trade Commission attempt to block the company’s acquisition of Within Unlimited, a virtual reality app, saying concerns about competitions are only speculative, Bloomberg wrote. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Employment Verification Startup Urges FTC to Probe Payroll Data Brokers
Data // September 27, 2022

Silicon Valley employment verification startup is urging the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to open an investigation into alleged anti-competitive and anti-consumer practices by some of the biggest providers of income and employment verification services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Breakup of Meta, Google May Spur New AI Innovation Wave, Analysts Say

April 21, 2025
Just as companies are ramping up their artificial intelligence (AI) deployments in areas ranging from customer service to manufacturing, the U.S. government is seeking to break up two of the biggest AI players, which could have repercussions for AI development and investment for years to come. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock […]

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DOJ Reached Settlement With LivCor Over Alleged Anticompetitive Rents

December 24, 2025
The Justice Department has reached a proposed settlement with LivCor as part of the department’s drive to halt what it alleged is a scheme among landlords to collaborate on setting rents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Meta Asks Judge To Block FTC Suit On Within Acquisition

October 13, 2022
Meta has asked a judge to turn down a U.S. Federal Trade Commission attempt to block the company’s acquisition of Within Unlimited, a virtual reality app, saying concerns about competitions...

Employment Verification Startup Urges FTC to Probe Payroll Data Brokers

September 27, 2022
Silicon Valley employment verification startup is urging the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to open an investigation into alleged anti-competitive and anti-consumer practices by some of the biggest providers of...

France Hits Apple With $1.2B Fine For Anticompetitive Practices

March 16, 2020
Apple on Monday (March 16) was slapped with a $1.2 billion fine from France’s antitrust watchdog for anticompetitive behavior in its distribution network. Two Apple resellers, Tech Data and Ingram...