The selection of two major critics of the Big Tech companies for key roles in the administration seems to signal that Biden is serious about taking a tough look at giants such as Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google.
President Joe Biden’s plans to approach the issue of regulation in the tech sector are taking shape—and they may be very different from those under the Obama administration.
The selection of Lina Khan and Tim Wu, two major critics of the Big Tech companies ,for key roles in the administration seems to signal that Biden is serious about taking a tough look at the likes of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google.
Facebook and Google are already facing federal antitrust lawsuits filed under the previous administration.
Biden’s selection of Khan as a nominee to the Federal Trade Commission leaves little doubt that the administration hopes to see tougher enforcement of antitrust laws and other regulations in the tech space.
Politico reported Tuesday that the administration is in the late stages of vetting the nominee.
