Big Tech Legal Battles: Google, Apple, Meta, and Amazon Under Siege

U.S. antitrust regulators have secured a major victory as a federal judge ruled that Alphabet’s Google had an illegal monopoly on online search, a major milestone in a series of lawsuits challenging the dominance of big tech companies.

The ruling against Google lays the groundwork for another lawsuit that could lead to remedies, including a potential breakup of Alphabet. This development is poised to radically change the online advertising landscape, where Google has maintained a strong presence for years.

In addition to Google, other Big Tech players like Apple, Meta Platforms, and Amazon are also under intense regulatory scrutiny. Apple is facing ongoing lawsuits over its monopoly on the smartphone market and is being investigated under Europe’s new Digital Markets Act. Meta is grappling with a variety of challenges, including privacy concerns and accusations that it is contributing to a youth mental health crisis, while Amazon is grappling with antitrust lawsuits alleging consumer harm from its high prices and questionable subscription practices.

(Based on information from the agency.)