Head of Microsoft Testifies Against Google in Antitrust Case
Washington – In the ongoing antitrust case against Google, Sataea Valela, the head of Microsoft, appeared as a prominent witness, testifying against the dominance of Google in the online post market. The trial, taking place in the Federal Court in Washington, aims to investigate whether Google’s practices hinder fair competition, even for large companies like Microsoft. Valela’s testimony shed light on the multi-million dollar deals that Google used to secure its search engine as the primary choice on smartphones and web browsers, making it difficult for Microsoft to overcome Google’s advantages.
During more than 3.5 hours of questioning, Valela emphasized that Google’s dominance in the online post market has given them the opportunity to strengthen their position in other crucial technological industries. Valela praised Google’s ability to leverage its scale and resources to develop tools that control the emerging field of artificial intelligence.
The testimony of Valela and other witnesses is part of a wide-scale antimonopoly study conducted by the American government, which bears significant implications for regulating tech giants and fostering fair competition in the digital economy of the United States.
Since September, the American government has been scrutinizing one of the biggest antimonopoly cases in the IT industry in the last 25 years. The case alleges that Google has violated fair competition by monopolizing the online post market.
During the ongoing antimonopoly process, a remarkable revelation occurred when a certificate obtained by one of the employees led to the display of a crucial internal slide from Google. The slide showcased changes made to the search algorithm, providing valuable evidence relevant to the case.