7mo ago

Justice Department considering push for historic break up of Google after landmark antitrust ruling: report

nypost.com Justice Department considering push for historic break up of Google after landmark antitrust ruling: report

The feds are also weighing “less severe” options, such as requiring Google to share data with rival search engines such as DuckDuckGo and Microsoft’s Bing.

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7mo ago

Justice Department considering push for historic break up of Google after landmark antitrust ruling: report

nypost.com /2024/08/13/business/justice-department-considering-push-for-historic-break-up-of-google-after-landmark-antitrust-ruling-report/

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Google, then Meta, then Amazon, and just keep going until there aren't any "too big to fail" companies.
- Try suggesting Apple and watch how quickly most Americans choose Apple over everything.
  I'd bet most Americans would sooner sign away control of the entire US to Apple than allow the gov to break it up. They'd absolutely fight to maintain the walled gardens that force them to pay more for less
  You ever heard of Plato's Cave?
  
  Apple isn’t hoarding data like they are… in theory… But yes, Apple shouldn’t be in the TV business, nor half their other side quests.
  
  That’s some pretty big generalizations you’re pushing there bud…