Nevertheless, the judge maintained that the allegations suggesting Google’s monopoly and violation of the 1890 Sherman Act warrant a trial.
The upcoming trial will be a significant test for Google, as it faces scrutiny over its dominant position as an internet portal and the control it exercises over online content. This case is the culmination of numerous antitrust investigations carried out against major tech companies like Google over the past few years.
Kent Walker, Google’s president of global affairs and chief legal officer, said, “People choose to use Google because it provides helpful information. We look forward to demonstrating, during the trial, that our promotion and distribution of services are legal and pro-competitive.”
The Department of Justice has not yet responded to requests for comment on the ruling.
This trial takes place amidst the rise of generative AI, a technology wave championed by Google’s competitors that has put the company on the defensive. Google executives argue that the presence of AI companies like OpenAI demonstrates the continued competitiveness of the tech industry and challenges the notion of Google’s unfair dominance, as claimed by some antitrust experts and competitors.
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