Federal Trade Commission Chair, Lina Khan, is spearheading the Biden administration's efforts to tackle the alleged dominance of tech giants and their potential threats to competition. One area of particular concern for Khan is the utilization of artificial intelligence, which she sees as a rising danger to American consumers. In an interview with CBS News, she stated, "We are witnessing risks associated with the use of AI in fueling fraud and scams. " Khan's focus also lies in preventing anti-competitive practices and unfair competition tactics employed by larger firms in the market. Since her appointment by President Biden in 2021, Khan, at just 32 years old, has taken on trillion-dollar corporations like Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta. Her argument revolves around the idea that bigger companies are not necessarily better for smaller players in the market. "In open markets, the goal is to ensure competition by making established giants susceptible to it, " Khan stated. She further pointed out ongoing antitrust lawsuits that accuse certain companies of engaging in tactics that stifle competition. Khan emphasized that the FTC is on the front lines, actively safeguarding Americans against unlawful business practices, fraud, and scams, while also working to prevent monopolies that result in higher prices, lower wages, and reduced innovation.

Although the FTC faced notable defeats in cases against Microsoft and Meta, Khan remains proud of the victories achieved by blocking mergers and litigating anti-competitive behavior. Just last month, the FTC filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that the company enrolled consumers into Prime without their consent, impeding their ability to cancel subscriptions. Amazon responded, refuting the claims and highlighting its efforts to provide clear options for joining or canceling Prime, alongside its high customer satisfaction rates. Khan's primary objective is to ensure that markets remain accessible, allowing new firms with innovative ideas to compete rather than being excluded. Another aspect of her work involves eliminating non-compete clauses in employment contracts, which could impact a wide range of professionals, from fast food workers to healthcare providers, engineers, and journalists. Such clauses often limit workers' mobility and their ability to find better employment opportunities with improved compensation and benefits. Lastly, the issue of whether to regulate companies before they become too dominant or after is still unresolved. Tech giants argue that they are not monopolies and claim that technological advancements ensure openness to competition.