Instant Alert: The Department of Justice is looking into whether big tech companies are 'hurting competition' and 'stifling' free speech

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The Department of Justice is looking into whether big tech companies are 'hurting competition' and 'stifling' free speech

by Rob Price on Sep 5, 2018, 1:33 PM

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions is convening a meeting of state attorneys general to discuss whether tech companies are "hurting competition" and "intentionally stifling" free speech, the Department of Justice announced on Wednesday, a potential intensification of the political scrutiny that the industry has faced in recent months.

The announcement, which was shared on Twitter by BuzzFeed News' Kevin Collier, quotes spokesperson Devin O'Malley as saying: "the attorney general has convened a meeting with a number of state attorneys general this month to discuss a growing concern that these companies may be hurting competition and intentionally stifling the free exchange of ideas on their platforms."

DOJ issues prepared statement immediately upon the conclusion of Senate Intel inquiry of Facebook and Twitter. This sounds really intense! pic.twitter.com/4xouMrO5RM
— Kevin Collier (@kevincollier) September 5, 2018