Sunday, 18 January, 2026
US FTC to Scrutinize Big Tech’s Talent Acquisition Deals Amid Antitrust Concerns
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is intensifying its oversight of "acqui-hires" by major tech companies to determine if these talent raids bypass traditional antitrust laws. Regulators are concerned that hiring entire teams from smaller startups serves as a backdoor for stifling competition and consolidating market power. This move signals a stricter enforcement era, aiming to ensure that dominant firms cannot circumvent merger reviews.