Down to Business English

Google’s Antitrust Battles


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Google’s dominance in internet search and advertising is under intense legal scrutiny. With two major antitrust lawsuits in the United States, these cases could reshape how we navigate the web and interact with digital ads. The results of these legal battles could have wide-reaching consequences, not just for Google but for the entire tech industry.

Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss Google's antitrust struggles in the U.S. courts. They break down two key lawsuits — one regarding Google’s search engine dominance and another about its control of online advertising. Their conversation explores the legal implications, potential outcomes, and what these cases mean for the future of internet use. From exclusive contracts to consumer inertia, they uncover the mechanisms behind Google’s massive power and discuss whether that power is about to change.

Listeners looking to enhance their business English, Skip and Dez's discussion offers valuable insights into Panda Diplomacy and business English. Key points include:

  1. Google has been found guilty of using exclusive contracts to stifle competition by becoming the default search engine on popular devices. 
  2. Though its market share has slightly decreased in recent years, Google still controls 90.48% of the global search engine market.
  3. Google's advertising business, the core of its empire, is now the target of another lawsuit, with allegations that it manipulates pricing and competition in digital ads.
  4. These legal battles may set a precedent for how large tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Apple will be regulated in the future.


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