Benzingaยท2025-09-15 09:53Group 1 - Utah Governor Spencer Cox criticized technology companies for fostering division and addiction among Americans, labeling them as "conflict entrepreneurs" who manipulate human psychology [2][4] - Cox emphasized the need for the public to reclaim their agency by disconnecting from the digital world and reconnecting with their communities, while acknowledging the positive aspects of community engagement [3] - The remarks from Cox come in the context of increased scrutiny on big tech, including an FTC investigation into the potential risks of AI chatbots to children and teenagers [6][7] Group 2 - The FTC has accused Meta of using a "buy or bury" strategy to monopolize social media, highlighting growing antitrust concerns surrounding big tech [8] - Allegations of partisan bias in Google's Gmail spam filters have raised questions about the influence of tech companies on political discourse, sparking a broader debate about their role and responsibility in society [9]