Let’s watch some of the world’s biggest tech CEOs speak in front of Congress
‘It takes a lot to get Tim Cook, Sundar Pichai, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg in the same room. It’s happening today at an anti-trust hearing happening in Congress. Officially, the hearing is called: Online Platforms and Market Power, Part 6: Examining the Dominance of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google. If past hearings are any indicator, however, we can expect a sweeping range of questions ranging from poignant probes to pointless grandstanding on both sides of the chamber. Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Google are massive companies and both political parties have made cases to limit their reach and overall market influence. This is the first time Jeff Bezos will appear in front of Congress. The hearing will include hours of testimony, some of which will use many words to say very little. So, settle in and watch above or read on for some of the high points from the event....