The only people this hurts is Mozilla and apple. And it helps Google saving $30B annually.  
  
 The bigger story from this case was judge dismissing the part where doj accused Google of stalling on Microsoft ads integration, with the line being “even a monopoly has no obligation to deal with rivals on their own terms.”

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Ben Thompson on the Google remedy:   "I think the answer to the remedy question is an injunction against Google making any sort of payments or revenue share for search; if you’re a monopoly you don...

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Ben Thompson on the Google remedy: 

"I think the answer to the remedy question is an injunction against Google making any sort of payments or revenue share for search; if you’re a monopoly you don’t get to extend your advantage with contracts, period"

The DOJ brought the right kind of case against an Aggregator, which stagnates by being too nice; the goal is for companies to act like they actually have enemies.

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Federal judge rules against Google in antitrust case

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- A federal judge has ruled that Google violated antitrust laws to maintain its monopoly in the online search market, marking a significant event for the tech industry.
- Judge Amit P. Mehta stated that Google abused its dominant position to stay on top, comparing the case to the landmark Microsoft antitrust ruling of the 1990s.
- The ruling demonstrates that current U.S. antitrust laws can be effectively applied to digital companies, focusing on factors beyond customer pricing.
- The decision is about liability, not remedies, leaving uncertainty about what actions Google will need to take next.
- The ruling stems from a 2020 lawsuit by the DOJ and several states, accusing Google of illegal dominance through contracts with Apple and Mozilla, and it paves the way for further antitrust actions against Big Tech. 

 Source: Axios

Federal Judge Rules Google Violated Antitrust Laws to Maintain Search Monopoly

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- ChatGPT has reshaped global information-seeking since its 2022 debut, popularizing AI chatbots.
- Despite fears, Google Search remains dominant, with a 91.1% market share in June and rising ad revenue.
- Analysts credit Google's AI integration, particularly Gemini, for boosting search query growth and product performance.
- Google faces antitrust scrutiny, with ongoing cases accusing it of monopolizing the digital search and advertising markets.
- A ruling on the Department of Justice's antitrust case against Google is expected in late 2024.

ChatGPT's Rise Doesn't Dethrone Google Search

- Yelp files antitrust lawsuit against Google, claiming monopoly in local search and advertising markets
- Lawsuit alleges Google manipulates results to promote its own local search offerings
- Yelp argues Google's actions hurt its business by lowering traffic and reducing ad revenues
- Case follows recent federal judge ruling that Google violated US antitrust law
- Yelp seeks monetary damages and injunction against Google's alleged anticompetitive practices 

 Source: [Yahoo Finance](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/yelp-sues-google-alleging-search-223246862.html)

Yelp Sues Google Over Alleged Search Engine Monopoly

- **Google** could face a breakup as **DOJ lawyers** propose solutions to correct its monopolistic behavior. 
- Remedies include monitoring the company's behavior or forcing it to sell parts of its business like **Chrome**, **Android**, or **Google Play**. 
- The first issue is Google's control of search distribution and its monopoly-funded revenue share payments. 
- Other fixes include educational-awareness campaigns to help users choose their preferred search engine. 
- Google argues that splitting off Chrome or Android would break them and hinder their investment.

Source: [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/8/24265832/google-search-antitrust-remedies-framework-android-chrome-play)

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This is absolutely harsh from Google

The App Store  and Play Store are a duopoly and we have allowed them way too much power. Atleast Android has options but Apple is a complete walled garden and they won the lawsuit against Epic like wtf

- Alphabet has been ordered to open its Android system to rivals, allowing them to create their own app marketplaces and payment systems. 
- This follows a successful lawsuit from Epic, the maker of Fortnite, which argued Google suppressed competition and charged excessive fees. 
- The injunction bans Google from paying developers to launch an app first or exclusively in the Play Store and from forcing customers to use its in-house billing system. 
- Google must also allow third-parties access to its app library for three years. 
- Google plans to appeal against the verdict, arguing it would put customers’ privacy and data security at risk.

Source: [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/c837a9de-7591-4fb7-81ee-d8ce0521341e)

Google Forced to Open Android to Rival App Stores After Court Defeat

- The US Department of Justice has won a significant antitrust case against Google, labeling it a 'monopolist' in online search.
- Judge Amit Mehta will now decide on remedies, which could range from restricting agreements to breaking up the company.
- Despite past efforts by the European Commission, Google has maintained its dominance, with over 90% of search traffic in Europe.
- The emergence of AI tools like OpenAI's SearchGPT could challenge Google's search dominance in the future.
- The bipartisan US political landscape has shifted against Big Tech, with ongoing cases against Google, Meta, Amazon, and Apple. 

 Source: [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/8a1a7090-cb8b-444f-a402-66a1582600ac)

Can Anyone Stop Google’s Illegal Monopoly?

- The Competition Commission of India (CCI) found Amazon India and Flipkart guilty of violating competition laws by favoring select sellers on their platforms.
- Both companies will have the opportunity to review the report and file objections before fines are decided.
- The CCI's investigation, initiated in 2020, revealed that preferred sellers received advantages such as better listings and deep discounts.
- The watchdog noted that these practices had a catastrophic impact on market competition, especially in the mobile phone segment.
- This development follows multiple legal challenges and a Supreme Court ruling allowing the investigation to proceed. 

 Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/cci-finds-flipkart-amazon-india-guilty-of-flouting-antitrust-rules/)

CCI Finds Flipkart & Amazon India Guilty Of Flouting Antitrust Rules

Atleast not in the form it is now. Found a rare good post on LinkedIn via Twitter which lists the reason why i think so. Also, I was reading psychology of money and one of the chapters discussed how GE used to be the most valued company in 2000s and how within 20 years, everything went to manhole.

Google is seriously going through a leadership crisis. I hate Pichai from the gut. We Indians like him coz he's brown munda, but I have never seen such narrow minded CEO since Balmer.

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Many other xooglers raised these leadership issues earlier. 
 Meanwhile, tier2/3 kids are burning midnight oil to land up in Google to start YT channel

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Everyone wants Google's distribution, but no one wants to pay for it.

Everyone wants Google to stop doing what it's doing, but no one wants to invest in an alternative.

Alternatives, if any coming up, from India will be of cheap quality. Does anyone remember what happened to BharatOS, or what's happening with Krutrim. 

What these app developers are not realising is that, their business is more or less happening because Android as an OS is there. It's not just about play store. 

I wonder why they're not cribbing against the Apple app store. 

Could the rates be lower? Yes.
But what's in it for Google or Apple when that entire section of business is because of them?

No one is stopping anyone from building a new OS, a better one. As long as a good quality one is not coming up, everyone will have to rely on Google or Apple. 

It feels really bad when the founders try to make it a national issue as well 🤦🏻‍♂️

Oh, and even if a new OS comes up, I wonder how they're going to sustain it, plus make people choose that without the availability of other apps.

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- India's antitrust body, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), found Apple exploited its dominant position in the iOS app store market, engaging in abusive practices.
- The CCI's 142-page report, seen by Reuters, highlights Apple's significant influence over digital products and services, forcing developers to use its proprietary billing system.
- Apple denies wrongdoing, citing its small market share in India, where Android dominates, but the CCI report states Apple's App Store is indispensable for developers.
- The investigation, initiated by a non-profit group and supported by Indian startups and Match Group, claims Apple's in-app fees hurt competition and violate Indian laws.
- The CCI's findings come amid global antitrust scrutiny of Apple, with potential fines and directives to change business practices pending a final decision. 

 Source: Reuters

India Antitrust Probe Finds Apple Abused Position in Apps Market

Wtf, these founders are comparing Google with East India company. Same founders will sit in lap of foreign VC when offered dilution😂😂

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