Linda Moore President and CEO at TechNet | Official website
TechNet, in collaboration with Echelon Insights, has published a survey unveiling key perceptions among Americans regarding the impact of breaking up major U.S. tech companies. Conducted from April 4-7, 2025, the survey indicates that 62% of Americans believe dismantling these companies would place the country at a disadvantage when compared to global adversaries such as China.
Furthermore, 72% of respondents expressed apprehension about other countries overtaking the United States in areas like artificial intelligence. The survey highlights a strong reliance on American tech products, with 95% of voters considering them beneficial.
The drive to dismantle tech businesses receives limited backing, with only 25% of voters supporting the ongoing efforts of the Biden administration. Support amongst Republicans is notably lower at 9%. A meager 6% of respondents believe that launching antitrust proceedings against tech firms should be a primary focus for the Trump administration.
The results show a significant portion of respondents believe focusing on other issues, such as securing national borders and curbing inflation, takes precedence over breaking up tech organizations. By a margin of 15 points, 43% of voters would be less inclined to support a candidate favoring the breakup of these firms.
The survey was managed by TechNet with Echelon Insights through an online format, tapping a sample of 2,020 voters anticipated to participate in the upcoming elections. The study employed non-probability sampling using the Lucid sample exchange, balancing the sample to represent the demographics of the 2024 likely electorate, informed by the L2 voter file and U.S. Census data. Precautions included measures against duplicate responses and inattentiveness, with an error margin of +/- 2.5 percentage points.