Big Tech Faces Broad U.S. Justice Department Antitrust Probe

Big Tech Faces Broad U.S. Justice Department Antitrust Probe
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WASHINGTON—The U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday, July 23 it was opening a broad investigation of major digital technology firms into whether they engage in anticompetitive practices.

The review will look into “whether and how market-leading online platforms have achieved market power and are engaging in practices that have reduced competition, stifled innovation, or otherwise harmed consumers,” the Justice Department said in a statement.