A judge ruled that Google’s ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation.

“WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge on Monday ruled that Google’s ubiquitous search engine has been illegally exploiting its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation in a seismic decision that could shake up the internet and hobble one of the world’s best-known companies…”

  • fine_sandy_bottom@discuss.tchncs.de
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    3 months ago

    If one company is stifling competition, then competitors don’t have the resources required to innovate.

    When you look at competitors offerings, you’re seeing the best they can do in a google-dominated market.

    Real competition benefits users.