WorkThe story, in brief
Trump taps Big Tech critic as chief of DoJ antitrust division
Trump's new antitrust chief wants to break up Big Tech. Here's what that means for your AI infrastructure plans.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
A vocal Big Tech critic now leads US antitrust enforcement, signaling aggressive regulatory action against dominant AI platforms. This directly affects how OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Anthropic operate—and where founders should expect friction.
The key facts
5 to knowAdam Candeub appointed to lead DOJ antitrust division
Candeub authored Project 2025 chapter on competition enforcement overhaul
Known critic of Big Tech consolidation
Timing suggests shift toward aggressive antitrust action against AI incumbents
Regulatory uncertainty for major model developers and infrastructure providers
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Financial Times Technologyft.com
Publisher excerpt: Adam Candeub authored a Project 2025 chapter calling for a sweeping shake-up of US competition enforcement