A judge ruled that Google is a monopoly, leading to discussions about remedies, including the radical idea of making Google's Search index publicly available.
The U.S. government faces the challenge of addressing Google's monopoly. A proposed remedy suggests making the Search index accessible to foster competition.
Rivals struggle to build their own Search indexes due to website restrictions, rendering Google's dominance even more significant. An open public resource might level the playing field.
The notion of treating Google's Search index as a public utility could stimulate innovation and competition in online search, but it remains a controversial proposition.
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