U.S. Accuses Google of Antitrust Tactics as Trial Begins
Google is facing accusations from the U.S. government and states in its first monopoly trial concerning online search. The trial will determine whether Google has violated antitrust laws by using its dominant position to exclude search engine competitors. While the government argues that Google has strategically wielded its power to secure default search agreements with companies like Apple, Google maintains that users have multiple choices for online search. This case is part of a broader push to regulate the power of tech giants and could have far-reaching implications for the industry.