Google has been ordered to divest itself of the Chrome browser

sundialsvcs · 12-04-2024, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jailbait

So the first thing Trump will do is threaten google with a large tariff.

Because "Google" is a foreign company, and thus subject to tariffs? . . .

jailbait · 12-05-2024, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sundialsvcs

Because "Google" is a foreign company, and thus subject to tariffs? . . .

When describing Trump's proclivities logic goes out the window.

business_kid · 12-06-2024, 05:12 AM

I'm wondering how this is going to affect Saturday Night Live? SNL thrived on producing a steady stream of comedy featuring Trump that was too ridiculous for words. But that slot is going to be taken over by the daily news headlines, and the man himself.....

I'm not worried about google, Yes, they'll huff, puff & appeal until they find somebody who will take a backhander and everything will go back to how it was before. You'll know how bad it's going to be by what job Guliani gets. Ambassador to some Pacific Island?

starkid · 12-25-2024, 02:11 PM

These tech pseudo-monopolies a part of such a weird sociopolitical situation. The "monopoly" could be broken up by users choosing some other search engine (not that they have many choices), yet governments target the company.

I think about what kinds of things in society would have to change such that some authority could tell the public "use some other product so that Google won't have so much power," and a majority of citizens would read/hear and understand that message as well as actually consider following the advice.