The US government on Wednesday (Nov 20) called for a breakup of Google and Chrome, asking a judge to order the dismantling by ordering the tech giant to sell its popular browser.

In an escalation of the major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant, a court filing by the US Department of Justice urged for a shake-up of Google. The proposals reportedly include banning Google deal to be&nbsp;the default search engine on smartphones and possibly requiring Google to sell Android.

<h2>Why sell Android?</h2>

Antitrust officials said that the tech giant should be made to sell Android if the proposed remedies don't prevent it from exploiting its control of the Android mobile operating system.

It&nbsp;suggested remedies to dismantle what it views as Google's monopolistic stranglehold on the internet&nbsp;

- Ending default search deals: Google would no longer be allowed to pay companies like Apple to make its search engine the default on devices.&nbsp;

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- Selling Chrome: By controlling the browser market, the DOJ argues, Google strengthens its grip on search and user data.&nbsp;

- Potential Android sale.

These DOJ recommendations come after an August judgement by Judge Amit Mehta who ruled that Google by maintaining a monopoly on the search engine market, had violated laws.

<h2>Google fires back</h2>

Slamming the US government proposal, Google president of global affairs Kent Walker said Justice officials "chose to push a radical interventionist agenda".

These remedies "would break a range of Google products" and undermine the company's investment in technologies like artificial intelligence, Walker said.

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"DOJ's approach would result in unprecedented government overreach that would harm American consumers, developers, and small businesses -- and jeopardize America's global economic and technological leadership," he added.

Meanwhile, Adam Kovacevich, head of the industry group Chamber of Progress, dismissed the government’s demands as "fantastical" and in defiance of legal standards.

Even if the Judge orders Google's breakup, the road ahead is long. Google is expected to appeal, potentially dragging the case to the US Supreme Court.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The US government on Wednesday (Nov 20) called for a breakup of Google and Chrome, asking a judge to order the dismantling by ordering the tech giant to sell its popular browser.

The US government on Wednesday (Nov 20) called for a breakup of Google and Chrome, asking a judge to order the dismantling by ordering the tech giant to sell its popular browser. In an escalation of the major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant, a court filing by the US Department of Justice urged for a shake-up of Google. The proposals reportedly include banning Google deal to be the default search engine on smartphones and possibly requiring Google to sell Android. Why sell Android? Antitrust officials said that the tech giant should be made to sell Android if the proposed remedies don't prevent it from exploiting its control of the Android mobile operating system. It suggested remedies to dismantle what it views as Google's monopolistic stranglehold on the internet - Ending default search deals: Google would no longer be allowed to pay companies like Apple to make its search engine the default on devices. Also read | Will Google agree to sell its Chrome browser as US govt raises monopoly concerns? - Selling Chrome: By controlling the browser market, the DOJ argues, Google strengthens its grip on search and user data. - Potential Android sale. These DOJ recommendations come after an August judgement by Judge Amit Mehta who ruled that Google by maintaining a monopoly on the search engine market, had violated laws. Google fires back Slamming the US government proposal, Google president of global affairs Kent Walker said Justice officials "chose to push a radical interventionist agenda". These remedies "would break a range of Google products" and undermine the company's investment in technologies like artificial intelligence, Walker said. Also read | Will Google be forced to sell Chrome, the world's most-used web browser? Decision likely soon "DOJ's approach would result in unprecedented government overreach that would harm American consumers, developers, and small businesses -- and jeopardize America's global economic and technological leadership," he added. Meanwhile, Adam Kovacevich, head of the industry group Chamber of Progress, dismissed the government’s demands as "fantastical" and in defiance of legal standards. Even if the Judge orders Google's breakup, the road ahead is long. Google is expected to appeal, potentially dragging the case to the US Supreme Court. (With inputs from agencies)

US government pushes for Google to sell Chrome in antitrust case

The US judge ruled on Monday that Google broke antitrust laws by spending billions of dollars on creating an illegal monopoly for becoming the default search engine all over the world.

This can be counted as a major victory for federal authorities in their battle to challenge Big Tech's market dominance.

According to the summary, US District Judge Amit Mehta of Washington, D.C., says that "Google is a monopolist and has taken steps to sustain its monopoly."

Google now has some 90 per cent of the internet search market and 95 per cent of the smartphone search market.

The ruling clears the path to a second trial to determine the remedies, including breaking up Google's parent company, Alphabet.

That would dramatically remake the landscape for online advertising that, for years, Google has dominated.

The ruling is seen as an open-ended passport for hawks in US anti-trust enforcement against Big Tech—a sector now under scrutiny from both flanks of the political spectrum.

US Attorney General Merrick Garland hailed the verdict as historic for the American people, touting that no company is above the law.

On these lines, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spun the pro-competition ruling as a win, stressing how Americans deserve an internet that is free, fair, and open to competition.

Alphabet said it would appeal against the ruling. The business said the ruling recognised Google had developed the best search engine but unfairly prevented it from making it easily available to consumers.

Alphabet shares slid 4.5 per cent on Monday as part of a broader slide in tech stocks following recession fears.

In 2023, Google advertising accounted for 77 per cent of Alphabet's overall sales.

He pointed out that it had paid out $26.3 billion in 2021 alone to ensure that its search engine remained the default on smartphones and browsers.

He noted the worth of default search settings. At that rate, losing such defaults would have a big impact on Google's revenues.

For example, if it lost the Safari default, there would be an estimated major drop in queries and billions lost in revenues.

It is the first major ruling in several cases alleging Big Tech monopolies. The Trump administration filed the Google search case, the first such case in a generation.

Federal antitrust regulators also have sued Meta Platforms, Amazon, and Apple, alleging the tech giants maintain illegal monopolies.

These cases began under former President Donald Trump's administration and enjoy robust bipartisan support for antitrust enforcement.

According to Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, the Democrat who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee's antitrust subcommittee, the case moving through two administrations showed strong bipartisan support for antitrust enforcement.

She said that it was a big victory, saying further that antitrust enforcement is the key to keeping competition alive. She termed Google as a rampant monopolist, saying this ruling was important for the American people.

The implications for Google and the wider tech industry remain as the legal process continues, with potential appeals to the US Court of Appeals and the US Supreme Court.

Forcing Google to divest its search business would cut Alphabet from its largest source of revenue. That could prove harmful if it's no longer able to strike exclusive default agreements.

Per Emarketer senior analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf, there would be a delay in any immediate effects on consumers if this were to go through a protracted legal process.

The US judge ruled on Monday that Google broke antitrust laws by spending billions of dollars on creating an illegal monopoly for becoming the default search engine all over the world.

The US judge ruled on Monday that Google broke antitrust laws by spending billions of dollars on creating an illegal monopoly for becoming the default search engine all over the world. This can be counted as a major victory for federal authorities in their battle to challenge Big Tech's market dominance. According to the summary, US District Judge Amit Mehta of Washington, D.C., says that "Google is a monopolist and has taken steps to sustain its monopoly." Google now has some 90 per cent of the internet search market and 95 per cent of the smartphone search market. The ruling clears the path to a second trial to determine the remedies, including breaking up Google's parent company, Alphabet. That would dramatically remake the landscape for online advertising that, for years, Google has dominated. The ruling is seen as an open-ended passport for hawks in US anti-trust enforcement against Big Tech—a sector now under scrutiny from both flanks of the political spectrum. US Attorney General Merrick Garland hailed the verdict as historic for the American people, touting that no company is above the law. On these lines, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spun the pro-competition ruling as a win, stressing how Americans deserve an internet that is free, fair, and open to competition. Alphabet said it would appeal against the ruling. The business said the ruling recognised Google had developed the best search engine but unfairly prevented it from making it easily available to consumers. Alphabet shares slid 4.5 per cent on Monday as part of a broader slide in tech stocks following recession fears. In 2023, Google advertising accounted for 77 per cent of Alphabet's overall sales. He pointed out that it had paid out $26.3 billion in 2021 alone to ensure that its search engine remained the default on smartphones and browsers. He noted the worth of default search settings. At that rate, losing such defaults would have a big impact on Google's revenues. For example, if it lost the Safari default, there would be an estimated major drop in queries and billions lost in revenues. It is the first major ruling in several cases alleging Big Tech monopolies. The Trump administration filed the Google search case, the first such case in a generation. Federal antitrust regulators also have sued Meta Platforms, Amazon, and Apple, alleging the tech giants maintain illegal monopolies. These cases began under former President Donald Trump's administration and enjoy robust bipartisan support for antitrust enforcement. According to Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, the Democrat who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee's antitrust subcommittee, the case moving through two administrations showed strong bipartisan support for antitrust enforcement. She said that it was a big victory, saying further that antitrust enforcement is the key to keeping competition alive. She termed Google as a rampant monopolist, saying this ruling was important for the American people. The implications for Google and the wider tech industry remain as the legal process continues, with potential appeals to the US Court of Appeals and the US Supreme Court. Forcing Google to divest its search business would cut Alphabet from its largest source of revenue. That could prove harmful if it's no longer able to strike exclusive default agreements. Per Emarketer senior analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf, there would be a delay in any immediate effects on consumers if this were to go through a protracted legal process.

Judge rules Google violated antitrust laws, paving way for potential breakup

A US federal judge has set a trial date of September 9, 2024, for the antitrust lawsuit filed by the US Justice Department and a coalition of states against Google. <o:p></o:p>

This is based on a Reuters report.<o:p></o:p>

The lawsuit, initiated in January 2023, alleges that Google has abused its dominance in digital advertising technology, monopolising the market and impeding fair competition. <o:p></o:p>

The government is pushing for Google to divest its ad manager suite, contending that such actions are necessary to restore a level playing field in the digital advertising industry.<o:p></o:p>

Google has vehemently denied the allegations, stating that if the lawsuit were to succeed, it would have detrimental effects on innovation and hinder the growth of small businesses and publishers. <o:p></o:p>

The company argues that the proposed measures would "slow innovation, raise advertising fees, and make it harder for thousands of small businesses and publishers to grow." <o:p></o:p>

The impending trial marks a significant legal battle for Google, requiring the tech giant to defend its practices in the digital advertising sector against accusations of monopolistic behaviour.<o:p></o:p>

The trial, set to take place in Alexandria, Virginia, faced a request for an earlier start date in July from the Justice Department, Virginia, and other states. <o:p></o:p>

However, US District Judge Leonie Brinkema cited logistical challenges in her decision to schedule the trial for September. <o:p></o:p>

While representatives for both Google and the Justice Department declined to comment on the trial date, the proceedings will likely draw attention as a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding Google's practices in the digital advertising space.<o:p></o:p>

(With inputs from Reuters)<o:p></o:p>

A US federal judge has set a trial date of September 9, 2024, for the antitrust lawsuit filed by the US Justice Department and a coalition of states against Google.

A US federal judge has set a trial date of September 9, 2024, for the antitrust lawsuit filed by the US Justice Department and a coalition of states against Google. This is based on a Reuters report. The lawsuit, initiated in January 2023, alleges that Google has abused its dominance in digital advertising technology, monopolising the market and impeding fair competition. The government is pushing for Google to divest its ad manager suite, contending that such actions are necessary to restore a level playing field in the digital advertising industry. Google has vehemently denied the allegations, stating that if the lawsuit were to succeed, it would have detrimental effects on innovation and hinder the growth of small businesses and publishers. The company argues that the proposed measures would "slow innovation, raise advertising fees, and make it harder for thousands of small businesses and publishers to grow." The impending trial marks a significant legal battle for Google, requiring the tech giant to defend its practices in the digital advertising sector against accusations of monopolistic behaviour. The trial, set to take place in Alexandria, Virginia, faced a request for an earlier start date in July from the Justice Department, Virginia, and other states. However, US District Judge Leonie Brinkema cited logistical challenges in her decision to schedule the trial for September. While representatives for both Google and the Justice Department declined to comment on the trial date, the proceedings will likely draw attention as a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding Google's practices in the digital advertising space. (With inputs from Reuters)

Google faces September trial date in US antitrust lawsuit over digital ads: Report

Alphabet’s Google paid $26.3 billion to be the default search engine on mobile phones and web browsers in 2021, according to American media reports. The figure was revealed on Friday (Oct 27) amid the ongoing once-in-a-generation antitrust fight over Google’s dominance of search and some parts of search advertising.

The amount of payments Google made for the default status has more than tripled since 2014, according to senior executive Prabhakar Raghavan, who testified during the United States justice department’s antitrust trial and is responsible for Google's both search and advertising, reported Bloomberg.&nbsp;

<h2>What do we know?</h2>

A report by CNBC citing a slide made public during the federal case provided an insight on how much Google pays its partners, including Apple in a bid to ensure that they are the default search engine on their products.&nbsp;

In 2021, Google made $146.4 billion just from search advertising, but the payments for the default setting were its biggest cost, Raghavan was mentioned as saying in the report by Bloomberg.&nbsp;

It is also speculated that a lion’s share of the $26.3 billion figure – which does not represent Google’s payments to just one company – was likely given to Apple.&nbsp;

CNBC citing a report by Bernstein, said it is estimated Google could pay Apple a whopping $19 billion this year to be the default search engine on Apple devices.&nbsp;

The tech giant has previously argued its revenue share agreements are legal and that it has invested to keep its search and advertising businesses competitive.&nbsp;

According to the report by Bloomberg, Judge Amit Mehta, who is presiding over the case also asked Google to disclose the numbers which the tech giant had previously objected to saying that it would affect their ability to negotiate contracts in the future.&nbsp;

Google has also argued that people can opt for a different search provider if they are dissatisfied with defaults and they do switch.&nbsp;

According to CNBC, the slide shown on Friday titled “Google Search+ Margins,” showed that the division’s 2021 revenue stood at over $146 billion while traffic acquisition costs were more than $26 billion.

The slide reportedly had numbers dating back to 2014 when the tech giant booked revenue of roughly $47 billion for the division and paid around $7.1 billion for the default status.&nbsp;

This indicates that not only did the revenue for Google Search+ tripled but also the portion of traffic acquisition costs increased nearly four times.&nbsp;

<h2>What is the case about?</h2>

The United States government has said that Google illegally paid an estimated $10 billion every year to smartphone makers like Apple and wireless carriers like AT&amp;T and others to be the default search engine on their devices in order to stay on top.&nbsp;

The court is also expected to hear from Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Monday (Oct 30).&nbsp;

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Alphabet’s Google paid $26.3 billion to be the default search engine on mobile phones and web browsers in 2021, according to American media reports. The figure was revealed on Friday (Oct 27) amid the ongoing once-in-a-generation antitrust fight over Google’s dominance of search and some parts of search advertising.

Alphabet’s Google paid $26.3 billion to be the default search engine on mobile phones and web browsers in 2021, according to American media reports. The figure was revealed on Friday (Oct 27) amid the ongoing once-in-a-generation antitrust fight over Google’s dominance of search and some parts of search advertising. The amount of payments Google made for the default status has more than tripled since 2014, according to senior executive Prabhakar Raghavan, who testified during the United States justice department’s antitrust trial and is responsible for Google's both search and advertising, reported Bloomberg. What do we know? A report by CNBC citing a slide made public during the federal case provided an insight on how much Google pays its partners, including Apple in a bid to ensure that they are the default search engine on their products. In 2021, Google made $146.4 billion just from search advertising, but the payments for the default setting were its biggest cost, Raghavan was mentioned as saying in the report by Bloomberg. It is also speculated that a lion’s share of the $26.3 billion figure – which does not represent Google’s payments to just one company – was likely given to Apple. CNBC citing a report by Bernstein, said it is estimated Google could pay Apple a whopping $19 billion this year to be the default search engine on Apple devices. The tech giant has previously argued its revenue share agreements are legal and that it has invested to keep its search and advertising businesses competitive. According to the report by Bloomberg, Judge Amit Mehta, who is presiding over the case also asked Google to disclose the numbers which the tech giant had previously objected to saying that it would affect their ability to negotiate contracts in the future. Google has also argued that people can opt for a different search provider if they are dissatisfied with defaults and they do switch. According to CNBC, the slide shown on Friday titled “Google Search+ Margins,” showed that the division’s 2021 revenue stood at over $146 billion while traffic acquisition costs were more than $26 billion. The slide reportedly had numbers dating back to 2014 when the tech giant booked revenue of roughly $47 billion for the division and paid around $7.1 billion for the default status. This indicates that not only did the revenue for Google Search+ tripled but also the portion of traffic acquisition costs increased nearly four times. What is the case about? The United States government has said that Google illegally paid an estimated $10 billion every year to smartphone makers like Apple and wireless carriers like AT&T and others to be the default search engine on their devices in order to stay on top. The court is also expected to hear from Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Monday (Oct 30). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Google allegedly paid $26 billion to be default search engine on browsers, phones in 2021: Reports

In an explosive court testimony, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Monday (Oct 2) said that rival tech giant Google's dominance of the search engine market gives it an unfair advantage over rivals.

The Microsoft CEO was speaking during a tense cross-examination by a Google lawyer in the midst of a trial, where lawyers from the US Department of Justice are attempting to persuade a federal judge to rule on Google's antitrust actions.

He also slammed Apple, recalling Microsoft's willingness to pay the iPhone maker to get Bing the 'default status' on the phone. Microsoft was even ready&nbsp;to hide its search engine's brand on Apple Inc handsets, he said.

<h2>'Dominant' Google</h2>

Hitting out sharply at the business practices of his arch rival company, Nadella said Google has made it very hard for rivals to emerge.

Addressing a courtroom in Washington, DC, he said, "you can call it popular, but to me it's dominant."&nbsp;

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The case by US DoJ alleged that Google has illegally paid billions of dollars to Apple and others to preserve its monopoly.

<h2>Bing's fight for a market share</h2>

As per AFP, Microsoft's Bing has been trying since 2009 to build market share against Google. However, Nadella blamed the company's failure on&nbsp;Google.

He said Bing could never compete against the search engine behemoth.

Nadella backed the US Government's contention that Google's dominance of the search engine market fuels its intake of data, which creates a 'network effect' that further fortifies Google's prominence as a more powerful tool to advertisers and users.

He said: "It becomes even harder to break through when you don't have (market) share."

<h2>What is Google antitrust trial?</h2>

The US and its state allies contend that Google has unfairly forged its position as the world's pre-eminent search engine.

They allege that Google's domination of online search is a result of exclusivity contracts the tech titan signed with device makers, mobile operators and other companies. These contracts allegedly involved making Google the default search engine on most phones and web browsers.

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Filed in 2020, the lawsuit alleges that such contracts were intended to be "exclusionary" by Google and that they left rivals no chance to compete with the search engine, enabling its position as the search market king.

It also alleges that such contracts have resulted in less choice for consumers and also less innovation.

This, in turn, helped Google parent firm Alphabet to be one of the richest companies on the planet. As per government estimates, Google has grabbed a 90 per cent of the market share in search in recent years.

The three-month trial, as per AFP, is the biggest US antitrust case against a big tech company since the US Department of Justice took on Microsoft more than two decades ago over the dominance of its Windows operating system.

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In an explosive court testimony, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Monday (Oct 2) said that rival tech giant Google's dominance of the search engine market gives it an unfair advantage over rivals.

In an explosive court testimony, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Monday (Oct 2) said that rival tech giant Google's dominance of the search engine market gives it an unfair advantage over rivals. The Microsoft CEO was speaking during a tense cross-examination by a Google lawyer in the midst of a trial, where lawyers from the US Department of Justice are attempting to persuade a federal judge to rule on Google's antitrust actions. He also slammed Apple, recalling Microsoft's willingness to pay the iPhone maker to get Bing the 'default status' on the phone. Microsoft was even ready to hide its search engine's brand on Apple Inc handsets, he said. 'Dominant' Google Hitting out sharply at the business practices of his arch rival company, Nadella said Google has made it very hard for rivals to emerge. Addressing a courtroom in Washington, DC, he said, "you can call it popular, but to me it's dominant." Also read | Explained: Google vs US Justice Department: Why the biggest antitrust trial in US is crucial The case by US DoJ alleged that Google has illegally paid billions of dollars to Apple and others to preserve its monopoly. Bing's fight for a market share As per AFP, Microsoft's Bing has been trying since 2009 to build market share against Google. However, Nadella blamed the company's failure on Google. He said Bing could never compete against the search engine behemoth. Nadella backed the US Government's contention that Google's dominance of the search engine market fuels its intake of data, which creates a 'network effect' that further fortifies Google's prominence as a more powerful tool to advertisers and users. He said: "It becomes even harder to break through when you don't have (market) share." What is Google antitrust trial? The US and its state allies contend that Google has unfairly forged its position as the world's pre-eminent search engine. They allege that Google's domination of online search is a result of exclusivity contracts the tech titan signed with device makers, mobile operators and other companies. These contracts allegedly involved making Google the default search engine on most phones and web browsers. Also read | US justice department to sue Google for the second time over market dominance: Report Filed in 2020, the lawsuit alleges that such contracts were intended to be "exclusionary" by Google and that they left rivals no chance to compete with the search engine, enabling its position as the search market king. It also alleges that such contracts have resulted in less choice for consumers and also less innovation. This, in turn, helped Google parent firm Alphabet to be one of the richest companies on the planet. As per government estimates, Google has grabbed a 90 per cent of the market share in search in recent years. The three-month trial, as per AFP, is the biggest US antitrust case against a big tech company since the US Department of Justice took on Microsoft more than two decades ago over the dominance of its Windows operating system. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Microsoft CEO Nadella testifies against Google in case on 'billion-dollar' exclusivity contracts

Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella is expected to testify on Monday as a witness for the U.S. Justice Department, according to a filing on the docket of its once-in-a generation court fight against Alphabet's Google.

The government is likely to ask Nadella about Microsoft's efforts to expand the reach of Edge and Bing, its browser and search engine, and the obstacles posed by Google's dominance. Google will likely argue that the better quality of its products are the reason for its success rather than illegal behaviour.

The government has argued that Google, which has some 90% of the search market, illegally paid $10 billion annually to smartphone makers like Apple and wireless carriers like AT&amp;T and others to be the default in search on their devices in order to stay on top.

The clout in search makes Google a heavy hitter in the lucrative advertising market, boosting its profits.

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Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella is expected to testify on Monday as a witness for the U.S. Justice Department, according to a filing on the docket of its once-in-a generation court fight against Alphabet's Google.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella set to testify against Google in antitrust trial