“Google is a monopolist,” judge says in ruling against tech titan
Google’s ubiquitous search engine illegally exploits its preeminence to crush rivals and put a lid on innovation, a federal judge found on Monday in a ruling that deals a serious blow to the Alphabet-owned platform and delivers a major win for the Justice Department as it looks to strengthen high-tech industry competition.
“This victory against Google is a historic win for the American people,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland. “No company — no matter how large or influential — is above the law. The Justice Department will continue to vigorously enforce our antitrust laws.”
In 2021, Google paid roughly $26 billion to Apple and other partners to ensure its search engine would be the default on internet browsers, stifling competition and ensuring Google’s dominance, Judge Amit Mehta in Washington found.
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Source: cbsnews.com