The US government is thinking about splitting up Google, the biggest search engine, because it has harmed Americans. The Department of Justice is looking into ways to fix this after a court found Google was stopping competition in online searches. If the DOJ’s plans are approved, it would be a big move in tech history.
Google is accused of using its other products, like Chrome and Android, to send people to its search engine and make money from ads. The DOJ says Google has been doing this for over ten years, making it hard for others to compete. They want to stop Google from using its products to benefit its search engine.
Google disagrees with the plans, saying it could raise prices for consumers. They also say the online ad market is competitive, but Google still has a big share. If they are split up, it could change the tech industry and affect other big companies like Meta, Amazon, and Apple.
Vocabulary List:
- Splitting /ˈsplɪt.ɪŋ/ (verb): The act of dividing or separating into parts.
- Competition /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ (noun): The activity or condition of competing against others.
- Accused /əˈkjuːzd/ (verb): To say that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
- Consumers /kənˈsjuː.mərs/ (noun): People who purchase goods and services for personal use.
- Beneficial /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/ (adjective): Producing good results or helpful effects.
- Industry /ˈɪn.də.stri/ (noun): Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacturing.
