Tech antitrust news covering DOJ and FTC investigations, competition lawsuits, regulatory actions, and big tech monopoly concerns.
Elon Musk's X Corp and SpaceXAI have settled their federal antitrust lawsuit against Apple in Texas, with Musk moving to dismiss the case with prejudice. The original suit alleged Apple favored ChatGPT integration over Grok via Siri and App Store manipulation. This Texas case is separate from a previous suit by Musk accusing OpenAI of abandoning its nonprofit mission, which was dismissed in May 2026 due to statute of limitations.
Sony has preliminarily agreed to a $7.85 million settlement to resolve allegations of antitrust violations related to PlayStation Store pricing. Eligible users will receive store credits for qualifying purchases made between 2019 and 2023.
The article argues that Anthropic and OpenAI’s calls for urgent AI regulation are strategic moves to eliminate competition through regulatory capture. It contends these tech giants seek antitrust waivers to coordinate safety standards while stifling smaller rivals, rather than genuinely prioritizing public safety.
Mexico's antitrust regulator CNA launched a formal investigation Monday into potential anti-competitive practices within Liga MX. The probe centers on the absence of a promotion and relegation system, suspended in 2019, which has sparked protests from second-division teams demanding the right to return to the top flight.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has compelled property giant REA Group to modify its contracts with real estate agents. The changes remove mandatory clauses requiring agents to use expensive listing tiers, potentially saving homeowners significant costs when selling properties online.
Prosecutors requested arrest warrants for eight executives from major firms including LG Chem and Hanwha Solutions, alleging they colluded to raise prices for PVC and plasticizers. The scheme reportedly exploited naphtha supply disruptions caused by Middle East tensions.
The article argues that Ohio utilities proposed $10.8 billion in transmission projects bypassing PJM Board approval, raising concerns about insufficient independent scrutiny for customer costs. It details how supplemental projects undergo stakeholder review rather than formal board authorization.
This commentary contends that major agricultural firms like Corteva Agriscience are abusing the patent system by using trade secrets to hide genetic modification details for corn, stifling competition. It argues that Corteva's lawsuit against competitor Inari Agriculture violates the patent system's core purpose of encouraging disclosure and scientific progress through shared knowledge.
Engadget reports that Sony will distribute PlayStation Store credit to US users as part of a $7.85 million antitrust settlement regarding digital game sales restrictions. The article outlines eligibility criteria for purchases made between 2019 and 2023, noting that final approval is pending and individual payouts are expected to be minimal after legal fees.
Deadline reports that an internal Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation document estimates severe economic consequences if Paramount exits California due to antitrust actions by blue-state Attorneys General. The report projects significant job losses and billions in lost economic output should David Ellison's merger with Warner Bros Discovery trigger a relocation.