The case depicted Google as a technological bully that methodically thwarted competition to protect its search engine. A judge in the United States has ruled that Google spent billions of dollars to create an illegal monopoly for its search engine, exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation.
Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly, US District Judge Amit Mehta wrote in his 277-page ruling. Google's dominance in the search market was evidence of its monopoly, the ruling found.
US Attorney General Merrick Garland called the decision a historic win for the American people, adding that no company no matter how large or influential is above the law. The decision represents a major setback for Google and its parent company, Alphabet.
Google's global affairs president, Kent Walker, said the company would appeal the ruling, noting that Mehta had characterised Google as the industry's best search engine. We plan to appeal, Walker said.
Collection
[
|
...
]