Let's dig in on the substance of this claim. I think @matthewstoller is wrong here, interoperability will "work" with or without break-ups. It doesn't solve every problem tho. These are different tools that accomplish different goals, both important. Here's how they interact: 1/6

https://twitter.com/matthewstoller/status/1370054838776705027

Interoperability opens up networks so the network effects are no longer locking users in to the incumbent network. That means competitors to Facebook will be more appealing to users because they can still communicate with their friends. 2/6

Starting soon: Senate #Antitrust Subcommittee talks hugely important priority: antitrust reform! Sen @AmyKlobuchar 's antitrust reform bill will make it easier to bring and to win antitrust cases including break ups! judiciary.senate.gov/meetings/compe… @amyklobuchar Klobuchar on "gatekeeper" platforms: Google can use it's leverage to hold companies hostage. If there was greater competition, you would see companies that would come up with innovations that would solve some of the problems with the platforms that we see today. #antitrustreform

The Self-Preferencing hearing is getting started shortly! You can watch live online here: judiciary.senate.gov/meetings/compe… #PlatformCompetition Starting off with @SenMikeLee: FTC & DOJ are investigating whether tech giants have violated the antitrust laws. Big is not categorically bad he says, our antitrust laws tolerate monopolies, if they're acquired by business acumen or a better product. #PlatformCompetition

Getting started at the #StiglerCompetition conference. First up, @ProfFionasm presents her joint paper with @publicknowledge's Gene Kimmelman, Doug Melamed, @ArielEzrachi, Roberta Katz, and others. @ProfFionasm @publicknowledge @ArielEzrachi Free is not a special zone where antitrust doesn't apply. Users barter with their data.
--@ProfFionasm #StiglerCompetition