antitrust
Conspiracy theories tagged "antitrust."
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Confirmed
Phoebus Cartel — Lightbulb Planned Obsolescence
A confirmed 1924 cartel of major lightbulb manufacturers including GE, Osram, and Philips that collectively limited bulb lifespan to 1,000 hours to maximize rep
1924 · Switzerland · Phoebus Cartel, GE, Osram
Confirmed
De Beers Synthetic Diamond Suppression
De Beers acquired synthetic diamond technology from GE in 1955 and kept lab-grown gems off the market for decades while controlling pricing. Confirmed through antitrust investigations.
1955 · South Africa · De Beers, GE (General Electric), Element Six