Google accused of abuse of power over search monopoly

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Google accused of abuse of power over search monopoly

Google is in court for a high-stakes trial brought by the US government – prosecutors say the outcome will determine the future of the internet.

The tech giant is accused of abusing its power to dominate the search market by paying to be the default option on products like Apple phones.

Google denies using illegal tactics and argues that its product is superior than the offer from rivals.

It’s the first monopoly trial against a tech giant in decades and is seen as key test of whether the US government can curb Big Tech’s power.

If the government wins, it could stop Google being the default search engine, impose fines or demand a total restructure of the company.