The US government is accusing Google of having too much control over the ad tech market. They say Google is stopping other companies from competing fairly. Google made more than $200 billion from ads last year. The government wants to make sure competition is fair for everyone. This is the second time Google has been accused of being a monopoly. Another case in August said Google was breaking the law with its search engine. The trial will decide if Google has to change its way of doing business. Other countries, like the UK, also think Google is too powerful in the ad tech industry. They are looking into whether Google is being unfair to other companies. Google denies any wrongdoing. The trial will see if Google has to make changes to how it operates.
Vocabulary List:
- Accusing /əˈkjuː.zɪŋ/ (verb): To charge someone with an offense or crime.
- Competition /ˌkɒm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ (noun): The activity or condition of competing against others.
- Monopoly /məˈnɒp.əl.i/ (noun): The exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service.
- Operating /ˈɒp.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/ (verb): To function or work in a particular manner.
- Industry /ˈɪn.də.stri/ (noun): Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.
- Wrongdoing /ˈrɒŋˌduː.ɪŋ/ (noun): Illegal or immoral behavior.
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