The other side<\/strong>: Google rejected accusations of anticompetitive conduct, asserting that users prefer its best-in-class search engine and that its dominance is not due to any alleged monopolistic tactics.<\/p>\n

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• “We are working very, very hard; for any given query we provide the best experience,” CEO Sundar Pichai testified. “That’s always been our true north.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Bottom line:<\/strong> This landmark case carries existential implications for Google’s core search business if the DOJ prevails. <\/p>\n

  What’s next: <\/strong>After closing arguments, Judge Amit Mehta will weigh the liability case before him. One potential (though unlikely) outcome could be a breakup of Google, which will be determined later if he rules against the company.<\/p>\n

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