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Google Found Guilty of Search Monopoly

August 6, 2024
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Google Found Guilty of Search Monopoly

On August 5, 2024, a significant antitrust ruling by US Federal District Judge Amit Mehta found Google guilty of monopolistic practices in the search engine market. The court determined that Google had engaged in illegal strategies to maintain its dominant position, including spending billions on exclusive agreements to secure its search engine as the default option across a wide array of devices and browsers. This ruling comes as a result of the “United States v. Google” lawsuit, originally filed by the Trump administration in 2020, which accused Google of stifling competition and inhibiting market innovation.

Judge Mehta’s decision underscores the extent to which Google’s financial investments were used to suppress rival search engines and limit consumer choice. The ruling highlighted that Google’s practices, including the payment of over $26 billion in 2021 to ensure default status on smartphones and browsers, effectively prevented meaningful competition and reduced incentives for innovation within the search engine industry. The judge’s 277-page ruling reflects a critical view of Google’s market control and its impact on the search landscape.

The ruling could have far-reaching implications, potentially leading to regulatory actions such as the breakup of Google’s search assets. US Attorney General Merrick B. Garland celebrated the decision as a historic win for consumers, emphasizing that no company, regardless of its market influence, is above the law. However, Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has announced plans to appeal the decision, likely extending the legal process and adding further complexity to the ongoing scrutiny of big tech.

This landmark case is part of a broader crackdown on major technology companies, with similar antitrust suits filed against Meta Platforms, Amazon, and Apple. The outcome of this case could reshape the online advertising industry and set a precedent for future antitrust actions. US Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter noted that the ruling not only holds Google accountable but also aims to foster innovation and safeguard consumer access to information.

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  • US Judge Rules Google Created Search Monopoly and Orders Potential Breakup
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