Google is a monopoly via search engine

Google is a monopoly via search engine – US judge

By Agence France-Presse

Aug 07, 2024 12:26 am

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A US judge on Monday handed Google a major legal blow, ruling in a landmark antitrust case that it has maintained a monopoly with its dominant search engine.

The court decision against a 'big tech' giant could alter how the sector operates in future.

BIG BLOW Various Google logos are displayed on a Google search on Sept. 11, 2023. A US District Court judge ruled on Aug. 5, 2024 that Google’s search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation. AP PHOTO

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