The tech industry’s landscape is witnessing a seismic legal battle as the US government takes on Google in a monumental showdown over alleged monopoly practices.
Google under scrutiny
At the heart of the dispute is the accusation that Google unfairly secured its status as the default search engine on various platforms by forking out a staggering sum of over $10 billion to Apple and Mozilla. This move has given Google an unparalleled advantage in the search engine arena.
This case draws eerie parallels with Microsoft’s legal saga in 1998 when the tech giant was found guilty of unlawfully maintaining its monopoly in the software industry. Google, however, remains steadfast in its denial of any wrongdoing, vehemently rejecting claims of employing illegal tactics to attain its status as the industry’s preeminent search engine.
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The government’s pursuit of “structural relief” in the event of a victory underscores the gravity of the situation, potentially leading to the breakup of the tech behemoth. With echoes of the Microsoft case resonating, the outcome of this legal battle will undoubtedly shape the future of the tech industry, marking one of its most significant legal showdowns in a quarter of a century.
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