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Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search | US Court finds violation in antitrust law

A U.S. judge ruled on August 5 that Google violated antitrust law, spending billions of dollars to create an illegal monopoly and become the world's default search engine, the first big win for federal authorities taking on Big Tech's market dominance. Google controls about 90% of the online search market, and 95% on smartphones. The decision paves the way for a second trial to determine potential fixes, including a possible breakup of Alphabet

first published: Aug 6, 2024 02:28 pm