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US Big Tech In Trump Crosshairs, Despite Overtures

Dr Kathryn Robison, Lecturer in American Studies, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney

17-Apr-25 07:45

US Big Tech In Trump Crosshairs, Despite Overtures

Meta is facing a historic antitrust trial that could force the tech giant to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp, despite Mark Zuckerberg's efforts to charm the US President. What is the Trump administration's strategy in regulating the tech sector? We discuss this with Dr Kathryn Robison of the University of Sydney.

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Produced by: Natalie Tan

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning, Keith Kam


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Categories:  technology,  politics,  government,  Law/Activism,  controversies,  managing

Tags:  meta,  facebook,  instagram,  mark zuckerberg,  anti-trust,  whatsapp, 


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