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handle is hein.crs/goveods0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Congressional ______ ~ Research Service Regulating Big Tech: CRS Legal Products for the 118th Congress Updated January 29, 2024 In recent years, some Members of Congress have expressed interest in expanding regulation of the major technology companies, often referred to as Big Tech. Members have introduced a wide variety of proposals intended to achieve a number of distinct goals. Some proposals have focused on competition concerns and sought to amend antitrust and consumer protection laws. Some have targeted data protection and privacy. Some have focused on social media companies' content moderation practices, addressing sometimes conflicting concerns about the circulation of harmful content and the removal of lawful content. Finally, some have weighed in on the debate over net neutrality. At the beginning of the 118th Congress last year, commentators predicted that Congress would consider legislative action on these issues. Commentators have forecasted continued interest in 2024, including increased attention on artificial intelligence. This Legal Sidebar compiles CRS products discussing legal issues related to regulating Big Tech. The text of this Sidebar focuses on proposals to regulate Big Tech, but as the linked products discuss, some Members have also argued against these regulatory proposals. A separate CRS report more broadly discusses science and technology issues in the 118h Congress and includes links to CRS products discussing policy issues. Congressional staff may contact Valerie Brannon or the authors of the following products with questions about these issues. Antitrust Antitrust laws are designed to protect economic competition. In recent years, some Members of Congress have expressed concern about the competitive practices of Big Tech firms and have introduced bills specifically addressing competition issues in the digital economy. CRS In Focus IF11234, Antitrust Law: An Introduction, by Jay B. Sykes CRS Report R46875, Antitrust Reform and Big Tech Firms, by Jay B. Sykes CRS Report R47228, The American Innovation and Choice Online Act, by Jay B. Sykes Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov LSB10889 CRS Legal Sidebar Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress

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