The Microsoft-Activision deal gives Lina Khan a $69 billion problem in 2023. Defeating it will set the tone on Big Tech deals for years to come.

Jan 5 2023 by Business Insider

 
Concerns have arisen over how the acquisition could affect gamers' access to Activision's "Call of Duty."

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The FTC has a $69 billion headache to deal with in 2023 in the form of Microsoft's Activision buyout. Chair Lina Khan wants to rein in Big Tech but will be tested by one a Silicon Valley veteran. The type of vertical merger she is honing in on typically survives regulatory scrutiny. 

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