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U.S. v. Google

Sep 11, 2023
David McCabe, a technology policy correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the government's case against Google in the first monopoly trial of the internet era. They analyze the impact on consumers, allegations of dominance, the role of personal data, and possible scenarios if Google wins or loses. They also explore potential fixes for Google's dominance in search.
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  • The Justice Department is accusing Google of illegally abusing its monopoly in online search, leading to limited choice for consumers and harm to smaller companies.
  • The government argues that Google's dominant position allows them to aggressively collect personal data, limit user choice, and potentially charge higher prices to advertisers.

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The Government's Case Against Google

The Justice Department is making its case against Google, alleging that the company has illegally abused its monopoly over online search. The government argues that Google's actions have led to a lack of choice for consumers and have harmed smaller companies. The case is significant as it is the first monopoly trial of the internet era, and the outcome could have implications for the future of technology.

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