Why the US government is gunning for Google
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Google's Monopoly and Legal Challenges
This chapter examines Google's journey from a Stanford project to a dominant force in daily life and the internet landscape, even becoming a verb in the English language. It highlights the Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against the company for anti-competitive practices, detailing allegations surrounding its market dominance in online searches and advertising. The chapter also raises complex questions about the implications of potentially breaking up such a significant entity in Silicon Valley.
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