9 It's United States vs Google in antitrust trial

7 It's United States vs Google in antitrust trial

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5. Necessary for innovation: Necessary for innovation and competition in the dynamic tech industry.

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6. Potential Outcomes: such as separating search from other products or opening its platform to competitors.

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7. Status: The trial is currently ongoing, with both sides presenting evidence and arguments.

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8. Timeline: The trial is expected to be lengthy and complex, with no clear end date yet.

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9. International Interest: The outcome of this case could be influential for similar antitrust concerns against Google in other countries.

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