Microsoft intensified its lobbying efforts when it faced scrutiny for bundling IE with Windows. Similarly, Facebook, Google, Apple, and others have increased th

Microsoft intensified its lobbying efforts when it faced scrutiny for bundling IE with Windows. Similarly, Facebook, Google, Apple, and others have increased their lobbying over the years. As you pointed out, this is nothing new. When companies or entire industries feel threatened, they ramp up lobbying – even Huawei hired Tony Podesta to advocate for them. Hillary Clinton's call to repeal Section 230 for stricter social media regulation will likely prompt tech companies to boost their lobbying efforts. Sooner or later, companies in emerging industries will start lobbying to protect their interests or advance their agendas. https://www.politico.com/news/2021/07/23/huawei-hires-tony-podesta-500649 https://www.politico.com/news/2021/07/23/huawei-hires-tony-p...