Any responsible antitrust debate must address the national security risks of breaking up Big Tech—and the parallel risks of keeping these companies intact. But national security cuts both ways in the antitrust debate. So we face a dilemma: Big Tech has both helped and hindered national security. Any remedy for unlawful behavior—especially breakups—should be tailored to protect national security. No Big Tech breakup plan should be taken seriously if it ignores national security.

Source: Wall Street Journal October 22, 2019 22:41 UTC