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Feds and 46 states file antitrust lawsuit against Facebook

The federal government and 46 state attorneys general filed an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook on Wednesday. The social media giant is being accused of using illegal tactics to squash competition. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joined CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source

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Former federal prosecutor reacts to antitrust lawsuit against Facebook

Michael Zeldin, a former federal prosecutor and former special counsel for the Justice Department, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss the antitrust lawsuits brought against social media giant Facebook. He spoke about the difficulty of winning an antitrust case and what this could mean for the tech industry and future mergers. Source

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Examining the impact of “participatory disinformation” on society

President Trump continues to spread baseless claims of widespread voter fraud during the 2020 presidential election. His supporters — including hundreds of Republican congressional leaders — are perpetuating this false narrative. University of Washington associate professor Kate Starbird calls this “participatory disinformation.” She joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to explain its implications for society. Source

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