Google's Antitrust Trial: Internal Documents as Damning Evidence

During the US government's antitrust case against Google, internal documents were introduced as evidence, revealing the company's lavish payments to ensure its search engine became the pre-selected option for internet users. The documents shed light on Google's payments to other companies, such as Apple and phone manufacturers, and the costs associated with maintaining its default search engine position. Additionally, the documents highlighted the issue of search ads that appear as search results, which the Department of Justice claims degrades the quality of search and strengthens Google's monopoly. The trial also exposed an agreement between Google and Apple to support and defend their pact against antitrust scrutiny.