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

U.S. antitrust authorities have scored a major victory against Alphabet’s Google for monopoly practices in online search. This judgment sets a precedent for potential regulatory actions against other tech giants like Apple, Meta, and Amazon. Each company is facing multiple lawsuits globally, targeting various monopolistic and privacy-infringing practices.

The U.S. antitrust authorities have secured a significant win as a federal judge ruled that Alphabet's Google maintained an illegal monopoly on online search. This verdict marks a major milestone in a series of lawsuits challenging the dominance of Big Tech companies.

The ruling against Google lays the groundwork for a subsequent trial, which could lead to remedies including a potential breakup of Alphabet. This development is poised to dramatically alter the online advertising landscape, where Google has maintained a stronghold for years.

Besides Google, other Big Tech players like Apple, Meta Platforms, and Amazon are also under intense regulatory scrutiny. Apple faces ongoing lawsuits for monopolizing the smartphone market and is being scrutinized under Europe's new Digital Markets Act. Meta is contending with various challenges, including privacy concerns and accusations of contributing to a youth mental health crisis, while Amazon struggles with antitrust lawsuits alleging consumer harm due to high prices and questionable subscription practices.

(With inputs from agencies.)