A judge ruled that Google’s ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation.

“WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge on Monday ruled that Google’s ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation in a seismic decision that could shake up the internet and hobble one of the world’s best-known companies…”

  • xttweaponttx@sh.itjust.works
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    3 months ago

    So stoked to see this. A bit disheartening to read this kinda removed, though=

    “This victory against Google is an historic win for the American people,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland. “No company — no matter how large or influential — is above the law. The Justice Department will continue to vigorously enforce our antitrust laws.”

    Only to be followed a few paragraphs down by

    …a drawn-out appeals process will delay any immediate effects for both consumers and advertisers. The appeals process could take as long as five years…

    Sigh.

      • ocassionallyaduck@lemmy.world
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        3 months ago

        Google is Alphabet.

        This distinction is meaningless. It is like arguing that Facebook isn’t a company anymore and Meta is a totally new institution.

        It’s Facebook. It’s Google.

        Its FAANG companies not MAANA companies.