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ICYMI: Google’s Payments to Apple Reached $20 Billion in 2022, Antitrust Court Documents Show
“It’s indisputable that Google has built a monopoly in search – devised by gobbling up every major distribution channel and colluding with Apple through sweetheart deals and revenue kickbacks,” said Sacha Haworth, Executive Director of the Tech Oversight Project. “This latest revelation shows the necessity of having enforcers dedicated to holding monopolists accountable and protecting […]
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Tech Oversight Project Applauds European Commission Enforcement Action Against Facebook and Instagram
First enforcement action under EU’s Digital Services Act centers on deceptive ads, failing moderation practices, ineffective reporting tools, and lack of third-party transparency tools Underscores the need for Congress to pass legislation curbing online scams and digital threats to elections WASHINGTON, DC — Today, The Tech Oversight Project applauded the European Commission for opening formal […]
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Tech Oversight Project Slams Meta’s Layoffs at Oversight Board Six Months from Election Day
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, The Tech Oversight Project slammed Meta for laying off workers at the company’s Oversight Board six months before Election Day. The news comes as the company has recently decided to sunset other transparency bodies like CrowdTangle, fire large numbers of its trust and safety team, and muzzle academic research critical of […]
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Tech Oversight Project/PPP National Poll: Americans Want Government-Led Accountability, Deeply Critical of Big Tech CEOs
3 in 5 Americans trust federal and state government to intervene on tech policy, with only 5% trusting of Big Tech CEOs View the poll here WASHINGTON, DC — Today, The Tech Oversight Project released a nationwide survey conducted by Public Policy Polling showing that a majority of Americans trust government over Big Tech executives […]
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Jon Stewart Exposes Apple’s Efforts to Silence Critics
View the clip here WASHINGTON, DC — Today, The Tech Oversight Project issued the following statement after last night’s bombshell interview between FTC Chair Lina Khan and Jon Stewart on the Daily Show. In the interview, Jon Stewart revealed that Apple senior executives worked behind the scenes to silence the company’s critics and influence content-related […]
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U.S. v. Apple: What They’re Saying
WASHINGTON, DC — In the days after the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) announcement regarding its antitrust case against Apple, Attorney General Merrick Garland and Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter are earning plaudits for their bold action to restore competition and fairness in the digital economy. Read the full DOJ complaint here and The Tech Oversight […]
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The Tech Oversight Project Issues Statement on the DOJ’s Apple Antitrust Case
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, The Tech Oversight Project issued the following statement on the Justice Department’s antitrust case against Apple, alleging multiple violations that illegally block competition on smartphone devices. “The Department of Justice’s complaint makes one thing crystal clear: Apple has built a moat around its smartphone monopoly that increases prices and stifles innovation. […]