Some of the world¡¯s largest technology companies swiftly quashed a California legislative measure that pitted giants such as Apple and Google against smaller rivals, a display of their immense political influence in their home state.
The legislation, called the ¡°Based Act,¡± emerged from an unusual alliance of ¡°little tech¡± advocates, including influential startup incubator Y Combinator and the army of small companies it backs, along with consumer groups.
Sponsored by state Sen. Scott Wiener, a San Francisco Democrat and a leading voice on tech regulation in California, the bill sought to stop major technology platforms from favoring their own products over those of competitors in places such as Apple¡¯s App Store.
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