Antitrust Law and Big Tech: Historical Context and Modern Enforcement Challenges

This article examines the evolution of U.S. antitrust law from the Sherman Act (1890) through modern enforcement, analyzing whether existing legal frameworks can effectively address the market power of Big Tech companies like Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon. The author explores the tension between consumer protection and competition enhancement in antitrust enforcement, and discusses how the Biden administration's appointment of Lina Khan as FTC chair signals a potential shift in enforcement strategy.