Big Tech companies in the area of communications and social media play an ever increasing role in our lives. They have the ability to store, analyze or sell almost every bit of digital communication metadata and while making huge profits with advertising or information routing based on users and customer behavior or political affiliation.
Google has Been Facing Antitrust Issues with the Department of Justice (DOJ) after Allegedly Signing with other Tech Companies to be the Default Search Engine and Browser
The browser and the search engine are also making users captive by use of Google my Business, mapping services, advertisement services, organic presence services, email services, cloud services, Youtube Services and android complementary algorithms and contracting with governments through related companies
Google has been facing some issues with the Department of Justice (DOJ) in the US. The department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against the company and it’s largely based on the deals Google has signed with other tech companies to be the default Search engine and browser on devices. Now, as per multiple online reports, the justice department has alleged that Google paid Apple close to $12 billion to be the default search engine on Apple products.
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Big Tech companies can sell or exchange this information voluntarily or involuntarily with governments or tech tyrants. In this way they have an advantage over small competitors and a leverage on politics or social agenda. While doing so and leveraging this information, they may takeover potential competitors or be involved in antitrust activities.
