Yelp sues Google for using its search engine monopoly to promote itself over local competitors

The transcript discusses Google's alleged use of its market dominance to suppress competition, particularly in local markets. An antitrust lawsuit accuses Google of prioritizing its products in search results, with Yelp claiming violations of antitrust laws and seeking damages. The lawsuit follows a federal judge's ruling that Google maintained its search engine monopoly through legal practices.

What is Google accused of doing to enhance its profits?

• Using its market dominance

• Reducing product prices

• Partnering with competitors

• Increasing advertising costs

How does the antitrust lawsuit claim Google influences local searches?

• By pushing its own products ahead of competitors

• By reducing search speed

• By limiting search result pages

• By increasing search result accuracy

What does Yelp demand from Google in the lawsuit?

• A partnership agreement

• A reduction in service fees

• An unspecified amount for damages

• A public apology

What recent ruling did the federal judge make regarding Google?

• Google's practices are legal

• Google used legal practices to maintain its monopoly

• Google should pay a fine

• Google's search engine is the best

Which company argues that Google violates antitrust laws?

• Facebook

• Yelp

• Microsoft

• Amazon