More than half of the state attorneys general in the U.S. are involved in the effort, according to The Washington Post.
poses a threat to its central business model. If regulatory agencies or law enforcement officials find evidence of anti-competitive behavior, Google could be forced to alter its practices and algorithms in ways they deem to be friendlier to competition and likely less profitable for Google. Google could stand to face fines worth billions of dollars, as itfrom competition authorities in Europe, or even be forced to spin off business units like YouTube.
Attorneys general from California, Nebraska, Louisiana and New York did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Representatives from the state attorney's general offices in North Carolina and Texas declined to comment. In a statement, Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood discussed multi-state working group focused on tech and said, "I continue to be concerned with the aggregation of data in the hands of a few and am always watchful of any monopoly. As attorneys general, we need to evaluate and address specific conduct, utilizing our existing antitrust and consumer protection laws."
"Google's services help people every day, create more choice for consumers, and support thousands of jobs and small businesses across the country," a Google spokesperson said in a statement. "We continue to work constructively with regulators, including attorneys general, in answering questions about our business and the dynamic technology sector."
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