Better Offline How Google Cheated Their Way To Billions
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Sep 6, 2024 Discover how Google allegedly manipulated its search and advertising dominance to profit at the expense of advertisers. Explore the implications of a recent court ruling declaring Google a monopoly and what this means for the future of competition. Delve into the restrictive contracts that limit innovation among tech giants and examine the impact of Google's control on small businesses. The conversation touches on broader industry stagnation and the vital need for change in the tech landscape.
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Google's Early Dominance
- Google's dominance wasn't initially illegal, as antitrust law allows for achieving dominance through superior products.
- Their subsequent actions, however, were deemed problematic and anti-competitive.
Google's Decline in Search Quality
- Early reviews praised Google's superior search results compared to competitors like AltaVista.
- A search for "Disney" now prioritizes ads and commercial links, burying actual content.
Google's Distribution Monopoly
- Google pays to be the default search engine on many platforms, controlling user access.
- Most users don't change default settings, giving Google a significant advantage.