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.
Born on Mar 03, 1989 (36 years old)
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United States:
FTC Chair Lina Khan appeared at Democratic campaign events, prompting a House Oversight inquiry.
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United States:
Lina Khan is mentioned as someone willing to break eggs to get things done.
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United States:
Former FTC chair explains how to prove if a company is a monopoly.
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United States:
Former FTC chair explains how to prove if a company is a monopoly.
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Spain:
Lina Khan is responsible for the Federal Trade Commission and has been a key figure in the battle against monopolistic practices.
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United States:
Former FTC chair explains how to prove if a company is a monopoly
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Guyana:
Lina Khan was the Chair of the FTC when the agreements were approved.
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United States:
FTC Chair: 'We have clear legal authority' in noncompete clauses ban.
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Ireland:
Lina Khan is the former chair of the Federal Trade Commission who has been critical of Amazon.
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Italy:
Lina Khan was replaced by Andrew Ferguson as head of the FTC after Trump regained control of the agency.
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