No Easy Fix to Facebook and Google Antitrust Issues, Elevation's McNamee Says

The transcript discusses antitrust issues facing major tech companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Apple. It highlights the different nature of investigations into each company, with a focus on the structural challenges posed by Google and Facebook's business models. The discussion includes potential regulatory actions, the debate over breaking up these companies, and the concept of 'surveillance capitalism.' The need for new regulations to address these issues is emphasized.

Which tech company is considered to have a more structural antitrust issue?

• Amazon

• Apple

• Facebook

• Google

What is the FTC's potential action against Facebook related to?

• Privacy violations

• Monopolistic practices

• Unfair pricing

• Mergers and acquisitions

What is a major concern regarding Google's business practices?

• App Store pricing

• Search and advertising monopoly

• Product quality

• Customer service

What argument is made against breaking up big tech companies?

• It will improve consumer choice

• It will increase innovation

• It will not address the core business model

• It will enhance global competitiveness

What is 'surveillance capitalism' primarily concerned with?

• Product development

• Monetary policies

• Market expansion

• Data privacy and usage

What is suggested as a necessary step alongside breaking up companies?

• Improving product quality

• Enhancing customer service

• Addressing the business model

• Increasing market share

What is a potential consequence of not addressing the business model of big tech companies?

• Increased innovation

• Continued threats to privacy and competition

• Improved market stability

• Higher consumer satisfaction