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Antitrust action against big technology companies is reshaping M&A, platform economics, and AI partnerships. Credence Wire covers DOJ and FTC cases, EU DMA enforcement, and the strategic implications for enterprises.
Edited by Vikram Iyer, Leila Nasseri, Amara Diallo
Updated June 7, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What antitrust cases are pending against big tech?+
The DOJ has active cases against Google covering search and ad tech monopolies, while the FTC has pursued Meta over its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. Apple faces scrutiny over App Store practices in both the US and EU.
What is the EU Digital Markets Act?+
The DMA designates large platforms as 'gatekeepers' and imposes obligations around interoperability, data sharing, and fair access for third-party developers. Non-compliance can trigger fines of up to 10% of global turnover.
How does antitrust enforcement affect AI partnerships?+
Regulators are scrutinizing AI partnerships — such as Microsoft-OpenAI and Google-Anthropic — for potential competition concerns, examining whether hyperscaler investment in AI labs creates exclusionary dynamics in cloud and model markets.
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