Apple and Google block California Based Act targeting tech self-preferencing

13 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 27

The Based Act, opposed by Apple and Google, was defeated in California after lobbying from major tech firms.
The bill was supported by Y Combinator, numerous startups, and consumer groups seeking to curb tech giants’ self-preferencing practices.
The outcome highlights the significant political power of large technology companies in their home state and ongoing tensions with smaller competitors.

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