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.”