When we talk about internet, the first thing that strikes our mind is Google. Google is the door to the internet. Without Google, Internet is incomplete. Surprisingly, when it comes to copying on the internet Google is not even spared.
Yes, Tech2 reported that according to a report filed by Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of the United States of America, Google has manipulated its search results to promote its own services and in turn sabotaged rival companies. The report says that this manipulation caused “real harm to consumers”.
The report has further added that Google picked content from its rivals without giving them any compensation. According to the report the websites which blamed Google for illegal actions include Amazon, TripAdvisor, Yelp, Microsoft and its search engine Bing, and Expedia.
The report has cited an example where Google has copied Amazon’s rankings for popular products and used it for its search results.
It is reported that when these companies lodged complaint about the illegal actions, Google has threatened them with a disappearance from search results.
Google is a multinational corporation specializing in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search, cloud computing, and software and much more.
