US DoJ commences Google search monopoly trial

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The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has commenced a trial against Google. It is accusing the tech giant of monopolizing the search engine industry. This is the biggest tech monopoly trial of the 21st century and the first major tech monopoly trial since the DoJ challenged Microsoft over 20 years ago. The case centres on whether Google illegally cemented its dominance and squashed competition by paying Apple and other brands to make its search engine the default on their devices. Allegations Against Google The Justice Department’s case hinges on claims that Google illegally orchestrated its business dealings so that...