The DOJ has rested its case in the antitrust trial against Google, with CEO Sundar Pichai defending the tech giant's market position. Pichai contended that the government's proposed remedies, particularly the forced licensing of Google's search technology, are extreme and could significantly reshape the company. He characterized the remedies as a potential 'de facto divestiture of search,' emphasizing the risks of allowing competitors to access Google's vast data and indexing capabilities. He argued that although this could improve other products, it would ultimately erode what makes Google's platform distinctive.
Pichai characterized the DOJ's proposal as 'so far reaching, so extraordinary' that it would fundamentally transform Google and create many unintended consequences.
Pichai asserted that forcing Google to license its data would lead to a 'de facto divestiture of search,' undermining the unique value of its technology.
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