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Biden urged by 32 advocacy groups to reject Big Tech influence

Logos of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google in a combination photo. [Reuters]

US President-elect Joe Biden was urged to reject the influence of Big Tech companies on his administration, by 32 antitrust, consumer advocacy, labor and related groups in a letter sent on Monday.

Earlier this month, Reuters reported that more executives from technology companies than outspoken tech critics were named to Biden’s transition team, offering clues on who will ultimately influence his administration’s thinking.

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