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Justice Department considering push for historic break up of Google after landmark antitrust ruling: report (nypost.com)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/technology

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[+] [email protected] -10 points 4 months ago (3 children)

How does this affect or concern me?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

did somebody specifically ask you to look at this and comment? just wondering why are you asking such a weird question

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago

This could affect you in several ways:

Search Experience: If Google is broken up or forced to share data, you might notice changes in how search engines operate. Competitors like DuckDuckGo or Bing could become more competitive, offering better privacy, search results, or features, potentially giving you more choices.

Privacy and Data: If Google is required to share data, there might be concerns about how your data is handled across different platforms. On the flip side, increased competition could lead to better privacy practices as companies vie for users.

Technology and Services: Google’s services are deeply integrated into many products and platforms. A breakup could impact the availability, integration, or performance of these services, which might affect how you use technology in your daily life.

Economic Impact: Google’s size and influence mean that any major changes could have broader economic impacts, potentially affecting industries related to technology, advertising, and beyond. This could indirectly influence job markets, investment trends, or even consumer prices.

Overall, these changes could alter how you interact with the internet, your privacy, and the services you rely on daily.

[–] sturmblast 3 points 4 months ago

No one really knows yet.