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Why is the US suing Google for antitrust violations?

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Why is the US suing Google for antitrust violations?

The US Justice Department and state attorneys general are launching an antitrust trial against Alphabet's Google, alleging it unlawfully maintained monopoly power in the search-engine market. The government argues that Google's deals, paying billions to business partners like Apple to make its search engine the default, were exclusionary and stifled competition. Google contends these deals were legitimate and didn't prevent rivals from developing their search engines. The case, which could impact Google's business practices, is seen as a major challenge to tech industry power, similar to the DOJ's 1998 lawsuit against Microsoft.

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Apple loses $113 billion in value after regulators close in

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Apple loses $113 billion in value after regulators close in

Apple is facing regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges in both the US and Europe. In the US, the Justice Department and attorneys general are suing the company for antitrust violations, while in Europe, Apple is under investigation for potentially breaching the region's Digital Markets Act. These concerns have led to a decrease in Apple's stock value and raised worries about the company's market dominance. The US lawsuit accuses Apple of blocking rivals' access to hardware and software features, while the potential European probes will focus on app store fees and terms. Apple has pushed back against these lawsuits, asserting that they are incorrect and threatening to set a dangerous precedent.

Indian startups ask antitrust body to order Google to restore apps after 'brazen' move

Reuters · 1y ago

Indian startups ask antitrust body to order Google to restore apps after 'brazen' move

A group representing Indian startups has asked the country's antitrust watchdog, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), to order Google to reinstate apps it removed for policy violations. The startups claim that Google's removal of these apps is anti-competitive and goes against a 2022 antitrust directive. They argue that this move by Google will cause irreparable harm to the market. Google denies any wrongdoing and has stated that its in-app fee contributes to the development and promotion of the Android and Play Store ecosystem. The CCI is currently investigating the matter.

ETtech Explainer: Epic Games’ battles against Big Tech antitrust violations

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

ETtech Explainer: Epic Games’ battles against Big Tech antitrust violations

Fortnite maker Epic Games has accused Apple of violating an injunction governing its App Store and has asked a US judge to hold Apple in contempt. The companies have been locked in a legal battle since 2020 when Epic accused Apple of antitrust violations. The recent allegation is related to Apple's allegedly new rules and fees for developers, which Epic says are in violation of a September 2021 injunction. Apple recently blocked Epic from launching its online marketplace on iPhones and iPads in Europe, citing past breaches of contract. Epic also had a similar antitrust battle with Google last year.

Google hit with copyright lawsuit by Danish online job-search rival

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google hit with copyright lawsuit by Danish online job-search rival

Danish online job-search platform Jobindex has filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of copyright violations. Jobindex alleges that Google copied job ads to its own service without permission. This lawsuit comes a year after Jobindex complained to EU antitrust regulators that Google unfairly favored its job-search service. The Danish Media Association, on behalf of Jobindex, brought the suit, and it marks the first legal action in Danish courts under new EU copyright rules regarding platforms' liability for content uploaded to their services. Jobindex is seeking compensation and damages for copyright violations.

Google Faces €12 Billion Damage Claims from EU Price-Comparison Sites Over Antitrust Breach

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 3m ago

Google Faces €12 Billion Damage Claims from EU Price-Comparison Sites Over Antitrust Breach

Alphabet Inc’s Google faces damage claims of at least €12 billion from EU price-comparison websites, alleging antitrust violations. The claims stem from a 2017 European Commission decision fining Google €2.4 billion for favoring its own retail business in search results. Despite years of delays due to Google's appeals, numerous lawsuits are now progressing across seven European countries. Google denies the merit of these lawsuits, asserting that they lack grounds.

YouTube CEO says Google faces plenty of ad tech competition

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

YouTube CEO says Google faces plenty of ad tech competition

Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube, defended Google's actions in federal court as he testified against accusations by the Justice Department that Google crushed rivals to become an advertising technology giant. Mohan stated that Google faced competition in the ad tech market and expanded to meet demands from customers. The case revolves around Google's alleged monopoly and antitrust violations through its acquisition of DoubleClick. The government argues that Google raised ad prices and harmed publishers. Google contends that the case is too focused on split-second auctions and doesn't account for the broader online advertising market.

CCI orders probe into Google’s practices in online display ad market - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 26d ago

CCI orders probe into Google’s practices in online display ad market - The Economic Times

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched an investigation into Google for possible antitrust violations in the online display advertisement services market through its Google AdTech Stack. This investigation originated from a complaint by the Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF), which alleged that Google's dominance creates an anti-competitive environment, stifling nascent competitors and imposing exploitative prices. The CCI plans to consolidate this case with related ongoing investigations against Google.

India's EU-like antitrust law worrying technology firms

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

India's EU-like antitrust law worrying technology firms

India is considering implementing a new antitrust law that would impact major tech companies including Apple, Google, and Meta. The law would apply to "systemically significant digital companies" with a domestic turnover exceeding $480 million or a global turnover of over $30 billion, and a local user base of at least 10 million. The proposed law aims to address the concentration of power in the digital market and would require companies to operate fairly and non-discriminatory. Violations could result in a penalty of up to 10% of the company's global turnover. Amazon, Walmart's Flipkart, and Google already face scrutiny in India for various antitrust concerns.

Google says discord over search results is unresolved; risks EU antitrust fine - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Google says discord over search results is unresolved; risks EU antitrust fine - The Economic Times

Google recently failed to resolve disagreements with hotels, airlines, and search services over its search result presentation, risking an EU antitrust fine. At a workshop, Google proposed solutions to address charges of unfairly prioritizing its services like Google Shopping. Options included giving vertical search services top page visibility, but critics argue they cement Google’s dominance and mislead consumers. The EU's Digital Markets Act aims to curb Big Tech's power, with potential significant fines for violations.

Turkish competition authority launches probe into Google's PMAX

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Turkish competition authority launches probe into Google's PMAX

Turkey's antitrust authority is investigating Google's Performance Max (PMAX) to assess potential competition law violations. The probe focuses on whether Google has unfairly treated advertisers and restricted competition through data consolidation with PMAX. This AI-driven advertising tool optimizes ad placement across Google platforms like email, search, and YouTube. This investigation highlights ongoing scrutiny over tech giants' control of digital advertising markets and their use of data-intensive technologies.

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