A ‘Big’ Mistake: The US Government Declaring War On Big Tech (From 1945)

For the first time in decades, this country faces a significant challenge from another country’s technological ambitions. Should this country, China, win the technological competition with the United States it would have untold ramifications for our economy, political system, personal liberties, global relations, and national security. Countering China’s push to be the world’s preeminent technological power will require collaboration between government, academia, and the private sector. It will also require that Congress reconsider its effort to hamstring the nation’s most innovative advanced technology companies in a misguided and even harmful attempt to address perceived antitrust concerns. I have written more about this subject here.