Data monopolies can stifle competition and innovation from "summary" of Reinventing Capitalism in the Age of Big Data by Viktor Mayer-Schönberger,Thomas Ramge
Data monopolies have the power to stifle competition and innovation in an economy. When one or a few companies control a significant portion of data in a specific industry, they can use that advantage to dominate the market and prevent others from entering or succeeding. This lack of competition can lead to stagnation and decreased innovation, as these monopolies have little incentive to improve their products or services when there is no threat from competitors.
Moreover, data monopolies can also hinder innovation by preventing smaller companies from accessing the necessary data to develop new and improved products or services. This unequal access to data can create barriers to entry for new players in the market, further entrenching the dominance of the existing monopolies. As a result, the overall level of competition and innovation in the industry suffers, to the detriment of consumers and the economy as a whole.
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