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Ted Cruz: “I've long thought the Actions of Big Tech and our reliance…”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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'The Single Greatest Threat To Free Speech' Ted Cruz Presses Trump Nom On 'Big Tech Censorship'.

Published | Video Starts at 02:39

Terrific. Mr. Medder. During the nomination hearing for Commissioners Ferguson and Holyoke, I noted the challenges posed by evolving markets and emerging technologies. I've long thought the Actions of Big Tech and our reliance on such companies may raise both consumer protection and antitrust concerns. I was very pleased to see Chairman Ferguson issue a request for information last week seeking public comment regarding technology platform censorship. (02:39–02:49)

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Asserts that Big Tech actions and reliance may raise consumer protection and antitrust concerns.

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