Tech giants likened to 19th‑century robber barons amid rising antitrust scrutinyExecutive summary: Historian Margaret O’Mara compares today’s tech billionaires to 19th‑century robber barons. The analogy refocuses attention on antitrust and regulatory considerations for major tech firms. Margaret O’Mara, tech leaders, regulators, investors. Increased legislative scrutiny and public debate on tech concentration are expected.The interview features historian Margaret O’Mara drawing a parallel between 19th‑century robber barons and today’s technology elite. She argues that many of the Valley’s current ideas appear naive but are nonetheless taken seriously by policymakers. The remarks revive discussions on antitrust enforcement and the societal impact of concentrated tech power.Connected developmentsFrance replaces Palantir with domestic intelligence softwareFox acquires Roku to bolster streaming platformBuilding a self‑reliant European defence‑tech ecosystemOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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