
Google (Alphabet Inc.) antitrust case
The Google (Alphabet Inc.) antitrust case involves allegations that Google used its dominant search engine position to unfairly prioritize its own services, like shopping or maps, over competitors. Regulators argue this behavior stifles competition, limits consumer choice, and harms innovation. The case seeks to determine whether Google’s practices violate antitrust laws by maintaining monopoly power through potentially anti-competitive tactics. Essentially, it's a legal examination of whether Google’s dominance unfairly hampers other companies and affects the fairness of the marketplace.