Antitrust trial involving Google and the DOJ
The most significant antitrust trial in 25 years involving Google and the DOJ is coming to an end in Washington. The trial centers around accusations of Google suppressing search rivals through anti-competitive agreements. Google argues that it provides users with plenty of alternatives and that winning agreements based on having a better product is not harmful to competition.
Key Points
- Accusations of Google suppressing search rivals through anti-competitive agreements
- Google argues that having a better product is not harmful to competition
- Concerns about Google's alleged monopolization of advertising
Pros
- Google provides users with plenty of alternatives in online search
- Competition in search has never been more varied or significant according to Google
Cons
- Accusations of Google suppressing search rivals through anti-competitive agreements
- Concerns about Google's alleged monopolization of advertising