Google's Digital Monopoly: Implications and Innovations

This chapter explores Google's monopoly power, particularly following its acquisition of YouTube, and discusses its impact on competition in digital markets. The conversation extends to the evolution of web browsers, focusing on Chrome's Omnibar and the challenges faced by developers in creating compatible applications. Additionally, it addresses the financial dynamics between browsers and Google, antitrust concerns, and future implications for the search engine landscape amid emerging AI-driven tools.