Former doj antitrust head launches AI venture to challenge big tech monopolies

Following his departure as head of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division in 2024, Jonathan Kanter has pivoted his anti-monopoly efforts into the private sector, leveraging artificial intelligence. Kanter recently partnered with Doha Mekki, a former acting Antitrust Division chief, to found a new technology startup named FluxCap. The company is developing an AI-powered tool designed for legal research and case analysis. This software assists plaintiffs in constructing and reinforcing legal challenges against large, powerful corporations, mirroring the types of entities Kanter and Mekki previously scrutinized within the DOJ. The FluxCap team comprises individuals with significant experience, including former staff from the Department of Justice and former engineers from Palantir.