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The United States v. Google trial is ongoing, but there have been a few notable developments in the past 48 hours.
On September 23, 2023, the government called its final witness, a former Google employee who testified about the company's internal decision-making process regarding its search engine. The witness testified that Google was aware that its search engine was the dominant player in the market, and that it used its power to exclude competitors.
On September 24, 2023, Google began its defense. The company called its first witness, a former antitrust regulator who testified that Google's practices are not illegal. The witness argued that Google's search engine is a pro-competitive force, and that it benefits consumers by providing them with the most relevant results.
The trial is expected to last for several weeks. It is unclear when the judge will issue a ruling.
Here are some additional recent news stories about the trial:
Google's former antitrust chief takes the stand at Google antitrust trial (The Verge, September 24, 2023)
Google's search engine is a 'pro-competitive force' that benefits consumers, former antitrust regulator testifies (Reuters, September 24, 2023)
Government rests its case in Google antitrust trial (NPR, September 23, 2023)
Google's antitrust trial: What to watch in the defense case (Politico, September 23, 2023)
The outcome of the Google antitrust trial could have significant implications for the technology industry. If Google is found guilty, it could face billions of dollars in fines and be forced to change its business practices. This could lead to more competition in the search engine market, which could benefit consumers.
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