The US Justice Department is suing Google, alleging that it abused its dominance in online search and advertising to stifle competition and harm consumers. “Google is the gateway to the internet and a search advertising behemoth," US Deputy Attorney General Jeff Rosen told reporters. Most of Google's services are offered for free in exchange for personal information that helps it sell its ads. With only two weeks to Election Day, the Trump Justice Department is taking bold legal action against Google on an issue of rare bipartisan agreement. The Justice Department sought support for its suit from states across the country that share concerns about Google’s conduct.

Source: Stuff October 20, 2020 17:03 UTC