In a U.S. lawsuit, Google is ordered to share search data with competitors, part of a broader effort by U.S. antitrust enforcers challenging Big Tech. The case involves Google’s dominance in online search and restrictions on preinstalling rival products, with ongoing legal battles and potential appeals.
Meta faced its own antitrust trial over acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, accused of strategically buying up potential rivals to Facebook. The case hinges on Meta’s alleged anti-competitive behavior and is not expected to conclude until late 2025, with arguments about market competition and strategic acquisitions.
Amazon is under fire from the FTC for allegedly using anti-competitive tactics to maintain dominance in online retail. The company is accused of pushing up prices through algorithms, with the trial set for February 2027 after Amazon’s bid to dismiss the case was largely rejected.
Apple is being sued by the Justice Department and states for allegedly restricting competition by limiting app and device makers to keep iPhone users locked in. The case, not yet scheduled for trial, involves accusations of anti-competitive behavior to maintain market dominance.
Microsoft is under FTC probe for potentially abusing market power in productivity software, facing scrutiny over licensing terms that may prevent customers from moving data to rival platforms.
Nvidia, the semiconductor company behind AI-powered chips, is under investigation by the Justice Department. The company’s worth of $4 trillion has drawn attention to its market dominance, with ongoing scrutiny but no lawsuit filed yet.
Read more at Yahoo Finance: Factbox-How Big Tech is faring against US antitrust lawsuits
