American tech giants are making life tough for startups

American tech giants are making life tough for startups

8/18/2018

link

https://www.economist.com/business/2018/06/02/american-tech-giants-are-making-life-tough-for-startups

summary

This article discusses how the dominance of American tech giants, such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Apple, is making it increasingly challenging for startups to compete in the tech industry. It highlights the immense power and resources these companies possess, allowing them to not only squash potential competition but also acquire promising startups before they have the chance to become major players. The article points out that this stifling of competition is detrimental to innovation and limits the diversity of products and services available to consumers. It also addresses the regulatory issues surrounding these tech giants and the need for governments to take action to ensure fair competition.

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