Irish Public Supports Tighter Rules for Big Tech Algorithms
New research commissioned by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) and Uplift found that almost three-quarters (74%) of people in Ireland believe Big Tech algorithms that select and insert content into users’ feeds should face stricter regulation. Additionally, over four-fifths (82%) support forcing social media companies to stop collecting specific data on users’ sexual […]
The Impact of the EU SEP Regulation 5G/6G Global Innovation
Standards for cellular technology, particularly with 5G/6G for global innovation, serve as the cornerstone for all facets of society and the worldwide economy, enabling market entry and stimulating technological innovation. Businesses, researchers, contributors or standard essential patent (SEP) holders are compensated by users of the standardized technology (implementers). Currently, compensation is structured by way of […]
The CHIPS and Science Act: What Will It Do for the U.S.?
The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 was signed into law with great fanfare in August of 2022, aimed at restoring the United States as a larger presence in global semiconductor manufacturing after decades of watching U.S. chip making dominance wither and go overseas. So, what does the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act do for […]
The Great Siege of Qualcomm: How Three Waves of Assaults on Qualcomm from 2013 to 2020 Helped Strengthen US Technology Leadership – Part 3
Looking at how healthy and well-positioned Qualcomm is today, especially as a decade of R&D investments and fundamental technology bets are beginning to bear fruit with the commercialization of 5G, it would be easy to forget how many challenges the San Diego tech giant has managed to overcome over the course of the past seven […]
Google $2.1 Billion Fitbit Acquisition Hits EU Snag
The News: Google’s $2.1 billion Fitbit acquisition the fitness-tracking company, is running into some friction in Europe as consumer groups and regulators continue to raise concerns about the risk of such an acquisition. Top of mind is concern about Google potentially gaining an unfair advantage by using health data collected from Fitbit users to improve […]
36 States Sue Google Over Aggressive Terms As Big Tech Remains In Focus
This summer has seen a wave of antitrust lawsuits and proposed bills targeting big tech — and there are no signs of slowing. Just this past week, 36 states and the District of Columbia sued Googleover claims that it monopolized the distribution of apps on mobile devices that run Google-owned Android OS, and blocked competition […]
The Great Siege of Qualcomm: How Three Waves of Assaults on Qualcomm from 2013 to 2020 Helped Strengthen U.S. Technology Leadership – Part Two
Looking at how healthy and well-positioned Qualcomm is today, especially as a decade of R&D investments and fundamental technology bets are beginning to bear fruit with the commercialization of 5G, it would be easy to forget how many challenges the San Diego tech giant has managed to overcome over the course of the past seven […]
Microsoft and Google End Their Six Year Truce as Regulation Heats Up
The News: Microsoft and Google have ended an almost six-year truce to prevent open warfare between the rival Big Tech companies, clearing the way for direct conflict as regulators take aim at barriers to competition among the leading US technology groups. Read the full story on Financial Times . Analyst Take: The first question here, how […]
NVIDIA Receives Public Vote of Confidence on its $40 Billion Arm Deal
The News: U.S. chip giant Broadcom, along with Marvell Technologies, and MediaTak have come out in support of Nvidia’s $40 billion acquisition of U.K. chip designer Arm after other firms raised concerns about the deal. The agreement, which was announced last September, is being probed by antitrust regulators in the U.S., Europe, China and the U.K. Rival Qualcomm […]
The Problem with Congress’s 5 New Antitrust Bills Aimed at Reining In U.S. Big Tech
Last Friday, House Democrats introduced five new antitrust-style bills aimed at curtailing the market dominance of U.S. technology companies. Futurum’s Olivier Blanchard breaks down the nuances of the bills, outlines the problems with each, and shares thoughts on the challenges ahead.
UK Consumer Advocacy Group Which? Lawsuit Against Qualcomm Seems Doomed Already
The News: Which?, a UK-based consumer advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm on Feb. 18 with the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal, alleging anticompetitive behavior. Claimant Which? bills itself as a consumer champion, engaging in product research and reviews to help customers “make confident choices.” In its claim, Which? alleges that Qualcomm […]
Leave Amazon out of Big Tech Regulation — it Doesn’t have a Monopoly
Plus, the Company’s Package Delivery and Hiring Spree Have Boosted the Economy During the Pandemic A 450-page report by the House antitrust subcommittee released this week rocked the technology industry. Calls for regulation have accelerated as Capitol Hill ramps up what it sees as anti-competitive behavior to widespread abuse of technology hurting privacy, security and […]
