Google Denies Abusing Power

USA – The United States Department of Justice argued that Google did not play by the rules in its efforts to keep its dominance in online searches.

Google is accused of paying billions of dollars annually to device makers like Apple, wireless companies like AT&T, and browser makers like Mozilla to keep Google’s search engine on top.

Google is facing trial over whether it is a monopoly.

The tech company’s defense is simple: it argues that its overwhelmingly high market share is not because it broke the law, but because it is a fast, effective search engine. It is also free.

The trial began opening arguments on Tuesday before a packed federal court in Washington, DC, and is expected to run up to 10 weeks.