The EU also fined Apple $2 billion for favoring its music service, Apple Music, over its main rival, Spotify. Apple didn't allow companies like Spotify to tell customers about lower subscription fees on their own websites. The EU said this business model made European users pay more, and it wanted more freedom of choice for its citizens and businesses.

On November 10, 2020, Amazon, the e-commerce giant, was accused by the EU of using its vast consumer data to take business away from smaller rivals on its platform. Amazon started selling popular items at cheaper prices after learning which items were popular from other sellers. The EU said this practice hurt many small businesses that couldn't compete with the retail giant. On December 20, 2022, Amazon settled the case by agreeing to address the issues. Amazon promised not to use sellers’ information to compete against them and to treat sellers equally, allowing them to choose how they ship their products.

 Big tech problems don’t end with the EU. Both Apple and Amazon are being sued by the U.S. government for antitrust violations. On March 21, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and other state attorneys sued Apple for monopolizing the smartphone industry. The DOJ said Apple uses its monopoly power to make more money from consumers, creators, small businesses, and artists. On September 26, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission and other state attorneys sued Amazon, claiming the e-commerce giant uses its monopoly power to stop rivals and sellers from becoming more competitive. The lawsuit alleges Amazon overcharges sellers and lo