Lina Khan
FTC Chair, antitrust enforcement against big tech companies
Lina Medina Khan (September 26, 1989 – present) is an American lawyer and regulatory official who currently serves as Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, a position she has held since 2021. Born in New York City to Pakistani immigrant parents, Khan studied economics and law at Yale University, where her critical approach to technology regulation began to take shape. Before joining the FTC, she worked as counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee, where she investigated major tech companies and gained recognition for her expertise in antitrust law. At age 32, she became the FTC's youngest chair, appointed by President Biden during a period of heightened scrutiny of big tech companies including Amazon, Apple, Google, and Meta. Her tenure has been marked by aggressive enforcement actions, including filing major antitrust lawsuits against tech giants and pushing for stronger regulations protecting consumers from monopolistic practices. Khan's approach represents a significant shift toward modern antitrust enforcement, addressing digital markets and data practices overlooked by previous regulations. Her work has made her a prominent figure in the ongoing debate about corporate power, privacy, and fair competition in the digital economy.
Political Leader
American
1989
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Scandinavian origin
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