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…”

  • haui
    127•3 months ago

    I sincerely hope they get broken up.

    • atro_city
      34•3 months ago

      Betchu they’ll just send a check of 1 B to the FTC and say “that should pay the fine + interest” then go on with their day. Happened in a similar fashion before.

      • haui
        5•3 months ago

        Happy cake day. Yes, I‘m afraid that could happen. We‘ll see.