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FTC Commissioner: Antitrust Enforcement Isnt Solution to Tech Privateness Issues

A Republican member of the Federal Industry Fee voiced skepticism that govt antitrust enforcement towards big tech corporations will result in higher privateness protections for shoppers.
A Republican member of the Federal Trade Commission voiced skepticism that government antitrust enforcement against big tech companies will lead to better privacy protections for consumers.

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