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Advocates Wary Of Google's $2.1B Deal To Acquire Fitbit When Tech Giant Is Under Scrutiny For Antitrust Violations
Privacy advocates and lawmakers are raising concerns over Google鈥檚 $2.1 billion deal to acquire fitness tracking company Fitbit. The acquisition is an ambitious step by Google to expand the company鈥檚 footprint into wearables and health apps. However, the deal comes amid mounting scrutiny into the tech giant鈥檚 market power and growing fears about Big Tech鈥檚 collection of health data from consumers. (Rodrigo, 111/6)
Fitbit could soon be part of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, after a $2.1 billion offer was announced last week. The acquisition would put Google in a stronger position in the growing market for wearable technology. But Google and other tech giants are also under increased scrutiny for possible antitrust violations. (11/5)