Google probed by US GOV

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THE US Federal Trade Commission is alerting high-tech companies to gather data in preparation for a probe of Google's dominance of the internet search industry, say people close to the matter.


The commission told the companies that it plans to issue civil investigative demands for the information, the people said. The demands are similar to subpoenas.


The FTC, which has been considering a broad investigation, waited until the Justice Department concluded its review of Google's acquisition of ITA Software, two people close to the matter said this month.

Data call for Google probe

Thoughts or opinions? Personally, I don't think Uncle Sam should be getting involved. Sure, Google do some anti-competitive shit but overall they get all the searches because their results are superior.

 

[mGrunin]

What they really need to go after is eBay and Paypal.

 

[Eldarion]

Just wait till google hits the magic rankings go down button for search terms related to the FTC and Justice Department, that'll learn'em!

 

[ly2 from WF]

fuck the U.S. government and Obama, someone needs to "probe" them

 

[penguinbc]

Great news

 

[jenzkc]

the govt probing google is like the government probing themselves. a self-colonoscopy. fucking yourself with your own dick.