White House Drafts Order to Probe Online Giants for Bias, Antitrust Issues

White House Drafts Order to Probe Online Giants for Bias, Antitrust Issues
Google CEO Sundar Pichai at the Google I/O 2018 Conference at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, Calif., on May 8, 2018. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
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The White House has drafted an executive order that tasks federal agencies with examining online platforms for bias and antitrust issues. The early draft was first leaked to Bloomberg; text from the draft was then published by Business Insider.

“Whether reading news or looking for local businesses, citizens rely on search, social media, and other online platforms to provide objective and reliable information to shape a host of decisions ranging from consumer purchases to votes in elections.,” the draft stated, also noting, “Because of their critical role in American society, it is essential that American citizens are protected from anticompetitive acts by dominant online platforms.”

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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