反垄断视域下算法共谋的法律问题研究

Research on legal issues of algorithmic collusion from the perspective of antitrust

从出行到饮食起居,算法已经深深地嵌入人们的日常生活,尤其在经济领域,算法已经成为数字经济市场中不可或缺的核心要素。然而,算法在带来便利的同时,也带来了诸如算法共谋的反垄断问题。2021年2月,国务院反垄断委员会发布的《关于平台经济领域的反垄断指南》明确算法共谋具有违法性。但是,算法由于其本质特性导致算法共谋存在认定困境、归责困境和监管困境。因此,有必要针对这些问题进行深入研究,通过明确算法共谋的认定方式、责任归属以及监管进路,以助力《关于平台经济领域的反垄断指南》顺利落地、推动市场良性竞争。

From travel to food and daily life,algorithms have been deeply embedded in People’s Daily life,especially in the economic field,algorithm has become an indispensable core element in the digital economy market.However,while algorithms bring convenience,they also bring antitrust problems such as algorithmic collusion.In February 2021,the Anti-Monopoly Commission of The State Council issued anti-Monopoly Guidelines in the Field of Platform Economy,which made it clear that algorithmic collusion is illegal.However,algorithm collusion has identification dilemma,attribution dilemma and supervision dilemma due to its essential characteristics.Therefore,it is necessary to conduct in-depth research on these issues and clarify the identification method,responsibility attribution and regulatory approach of algorithmic collusion,so as to facilitate the smooth implementation of the Anti-Monopoly Guide in the field of platform economy and promote healthy market competition.