VOICED : Varios estados de EEUU demandan a Google por prácticas monopólicas

The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, announced a lawsuit against Google, accusing it of monopolistic practices in advertising. The lawsuit claims Google manipulates the market, harms competition, and disadvantages consumers. Specific focus is on Google's ad auction method, which allegedly prioritizes its own services over competitors like Amazon, TripAdvisor, and Yelp. This legal action adds to Google's challenges, as its business model, based on free services and targeted advertising, is under scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Justice.

What is the main accusation against Google in the lawsuit filed by Texas and other states?

• Tax evasion

• Monopolistic practices in advertising

• Data privacy violations

• Labor law violations

Which method used by Google is specifically mentioned in the lawsuit?

• User data collection

• Ad auction process

• Cloud storage services

• Search engine optimization

Which companies have complained about Google's prioritization of its own services?

• Netflix and Hulu

• Microsoft and Apple

• Amazon, TripAdvisor, and Yelp

• Facebook and Twitter

What aspect of Google's business model is under scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Justice?

• Its social media platform

• Its hardware products

• Its free services and targeted advertising

• Its cloud computing services

What is Google criticized for in relation to its competitors?

• Excluding them using certain techniques

• Collaborating with them

• Providing them with financial support

• Sharing user data with them