What Should Regulators Do About Big Tech?
What Should Regulators Do About Big Tech? A smarter path than breakup: regulating power without stifling innovation 📦 Framing the Question Big Tech isn’t just an industry—it’s the infrastructure of modern life. Search, communication, commerce, AI, logistics, entertainment, and even democracy increasingly flow through platforms like Google, Amazon, Meta, Apple, and Microsoft. The question isn’t just can we rein in these giants—but what should regulators do about their expanding influence? This version of the question shifts focus from damage control to thoughtful, systemic action—inviting nuanced policy thinking in a world where technological and geopolitical stakes are high. Why This Question Is Better Than “Can We Break Them Up?” Asking what should regulators do opens up a full policy toolkit. It allows for: Behavioral regulation (transparency, accountability) Structural solutions (breakups, divestitures) Market mechanisms (incentives for open...