The Rise of Google’s Monopoly and Antitrust Scrutiny
The internet giant Google has been accused of engaging in practices that violate free competition. A judge in Washington recently ruled that the company is a monopoly and acts to maintain its dominance through contracts that impose its default search engine on electronic devices.
According to the documents, District Judge Amit Mehta concluded that Google is a monopoly and its practices harm competition. The company has allegedly spent billions of dollars to ensure that its search engine is the default on various smartphones and web browsers.
The ruling has sparked a debate about the power and influence of large technology companies. Critics argue that Google’s dominance in the search engine market gives it an unfair advantage over competitors.
The Department of Justice expressed its support for the ruling, stating that no company is above the law and that it will continue to enforce antitrust laws. Google’s parent company, Alphabet, responded by acknowledging the decision but maintaining that its search engine offers the best results.