On Point | Podcast The antitrust case that could change how we use the internet
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Aug 11, 2024 
Tim Wu, an expert on monopolies, dives into the landmark antitrust ruling against Google that could transform internet usage. He discusses how Google's dominance has stifled competition and innovation, shedding light on the legal implications for tech and democracy. Wu analyzes historical antitrust cases and their relevance today, and explores Google's strategies to maintain control, raising concerns about user information quality and the democratization of the digital space.
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Big Tech's Monopoly Influence
- Google's dominance in internet search raises questions on how much influence big tech should have on our lives.
- Monopoly harm is complex to measure when billions of users happily use the product.
Google's Humble Origins
- Larry Page and Sergey Brin started Google in 1996 with a simple idea based on webpage link importance.
- They began in a dorm room and then Silicon Valley garage, growing into a mission to organize the world's information.
Google's Cultural Dominance
- Google handles over 90% of all global search queries, showing its profound control over online information access.
- It has become a verb, ingrained in culture as the default way to look up information online.