Google Monopoly: A Circle Still Unbroken
September 9, 2025
Just a dinobaby sharing observations. No AI involved. My apologies to those who rely on it for their wisdom, knowledge, and insights.
I am no lawyer, and I am not sure how the legal journey will unfold for the Google. I assume Google is still a monopoly. Google, however, is not happy with the recent court decision that appears to be a light tap on Googzilla’s snout. The snow is not falling and no errant piece of space junk has collided with the Mountain View campus.
I did notice a post on the Google blog with a cute url. The words “outreach-initiatives” , “public policy,” and DOJ search decision speak volumes to me.
The post carries this Google title, well, a Googley command:
Read our statement on today’s decision in the case involving Google Search
Okay, snap to it. The write up instructs:
Competition is intense and people can easily choose the services they want. That’s why we disagree so strongly with the Court’s initial decision in August 2024 on liability.
Okay, not em dashes, so Gemini did not write the sentence, although it may contain some words rarely associated with Googley things. These are words like “easily choose”. Hey, I thought Google was a monopoly. The purpose of the construct is to take steps to narrow choice. The Chicago stockyards uses fences, guides, and designated killing areas. But the cows don’t have a choice. The path is followed and the hammer drops. Thonk.
The write up adds:
Now the Court has imposed limits on how we distribute Google services, and will require us to share Search data with rivals. We have concerns about how these requirements will impact our users and their privacy, and we’re reviewing the decision closely.
The logic is pure blue chip consultant with a headache. I like the use of the word “imposed”. Does Google impose on its users; for instance, irrelevant search results, filtered YouTube videos, or roll up of user generated information in Google services? Of course not, a Google user can easily choose which videos to view on YouTube. A person looking for information can easily choose to access Web content on another Web search system. Just use Bing, Ecosia, or Phind. I like “easily.”
What strikes me is the command language and the huffiness about the decision.
Wow, I love Google. Is it a monopoly? Definitely not Android or Chrome. Ads? I don’t know. Probably not.
Stephen E Arnold, September 9, 2025
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