DOJ accuses Google of knowingly taking power from publishers as government enters emails and audio as evidence

September 13, 2024

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DOJ accuses Google of knowingly taking power from publishers as government enters emails and audio as evidence

Evidence presented during the antitrust trial shows Google (internally) acknowledged publisher chagrin.

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