- U.S. regulators are targeting Big Tech for monopolistic practices.
- Google faces two major lawsuits related to search and digital ads.
- Meta, Apple, and Amazon are under fire for anti-competitive conduct.
U.S. antitrust authorities have launched a wave of lawsuits against major tech giants—Google, Meta, Apple, and Amazon—alleging that their business models and market dominance are harming competition and consumer choice.
Google faces the most legal heat with two major cases: one targeting its dominance in search through default browser deals, and another alleging its digital ad practices amount to monopolization.
Cracking Down on Silicon Valley: The U.S. Antitrust Offensive
Apple is in the DOJ’s crosshairs for allegedly enforcing restrictive practices within its iOS ecosystem, limiting third-party app development, and prioritizing its own services. Regulators argue this reduces consumer choice and hurts innovation across mobile platforms. Apple maintains its policies are focused on protecting privacy and security.
Meta’s strategy of acquiring potential competitors like Instagram and WhatsApp has raised red flags. Internal communications show an intent to “neutralize competition,” fueling the FTC’s case. If successful, Meta could be forced to divest these platforms, setting a strong precedent for future tech acquisitions.
Amazon is being accused of rigging its e-commerce platform to disadvantage sellers and inflate prices. The FTC claims Amazon manipulates search results, charges high seller fees, and uses anti-discounting policies to eliminate price competition. These tactics, they argue, are detrimental to both marketplace sellers and consumers.
Meanwhile, the EU is pushing parallel enforcement through its Digital Markets Act, which also targets these same tech companies. European regulators are investigating Apple, Meta, and others, signaling a global shift toward tighter oversight of the digital economy. Coordinated international actions may reshape how these companies operate worldwide.
The legal momentum against Big Tech marks a turning point in how governments confront corporate power in the digital age—favoring fair competition and accountability.
“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” – Lord Acton
This quote reflects the central concern of regulators: unchecked dominance by tech giants undermines competition, innovation, and fairness.
