| Why would Apple, Google, Microsoft CEO want to go to congressional hearings and put a big stain on themselves for 2% market share? I think they just want to get rid of passwords because there are good people working there too and it is a pain to pay for support. Pass managers have totp authenticators as well. I mean really, you can just sit back and have Apple do everything for you (built in totp) or the same with Google or you get 10+ pass managers to choose from, some are open source... This whole thing is rather paranoia as of now. We must be crictical and watch out but the law is on our side: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-action... c-gpt free version: It is theoretically possible for a dominant company to support a third-party technology or standard initially and then abandon it, which could potentially harm competition. This practice is known as "embrace, extend, extinguish" or "embrace, extend, and extinguish" (EEE). The term was coined during the Microsoft antitrust case in the late 1990s, where Microsoft was accused of using its market power to undermine competing technologies. In the case of passkey technology or any other standard, if a dominant company were to initially support it, attract third-party developers and users, and then suddenly abandon or change the technology in a way that hampers compatibility or competition, it could potentially limit the options available to users and stifle innovation from other companies. However, it's important to note that such practices can be subject to scrutiny and legal action under competition laws. Antitrust authorities, such as the DOJ and FTC, are responsible for investigating and addressing anti-competitive behavior. If there are indications that a company's actions are harming competition or violating antitrust laws, regulatory authorities may step in to assess the situation and take appropriate measures. |