Lina Khan
Lina Khan is an American legal scholar and the current chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), known for her pioneering work on antitrust law and digital market regulation. She gained national attention for her influential 2017 essay, 'Amazon's Antitrust Paradox,' which argued that traditional antitrust frameworks are inadequate for addressing the monopolistic practices of large tech companies. Under her leadership, the FTC has focused on consumer protection and the implications of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, highlighting concerns over its potential to facilitate online scams and misinformation campaigns. Her proactive stance has positioned her as a significant figure in contemporary discussions on market competition and regulatory reform.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,985 | $700,000 | 484$ |
| United States | 1 | 3.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,128 | $21,000,000 | 3,815$ |
| Totals | 2 | 339,657,273 | 66,113 | $21,700,000 | 4,299$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
They were part of the Biden administration’s aggressive approach to antitrust enforcement under FTC Chair Lina Khan.
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Switzerland:
Lina Khan is the FTC chairwoman who highlighted the data misuse case against General Motors.
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France:
Lina Khan, then head of the Federal Trade Commission, warned about the acceleration of scams enabled by generative AI.
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