Unveiling Google's Antitrust Allegations: Manipulation and Hidden Documents

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Unveiling Google's Antitrust Allegations: Manipulation and Hidden Documents
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The Department of Justice has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, arguing that the company's business practices harm advertisers, consumers, competitor search engines, and the tech industry. Advertisers are locked into dealing with Google, limiting their ability to negotiate better terms, while small businesses struggle to compete with larger corporations for keywords. Consumers have limited options beyond Google, leading to concerns about consumer protection and search quality. Competitor search engines face barriers to entry due to Google's dominance. Google's control over search could harm the future of the tech industry, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence.

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