The full range of possible penalties is unclear, but Google is considering banning them accordingly WSJ Sources and documents leaked. Google has already taken down five IAC extensions, but there are many more that could face sanctions.
Google spokesman Scott Westover said the company was “reviewing” the rest of the IAC extension, but had not decided what to do next.
IAC’s Valerie CBS, however, accused Google of being a rival. The spokesman claimed that Google had abused its position to shrink its browser business to “the last small corner of the Internet” and was trying to end it. IAC owns the MyWay search engine, although the site uses ads and results from Google.
The controversy comes at a sensitive moment for Google. He is facing a Justice Department antitrust lawsuit alleging abuse of his leading position in advertising and search. While this will not avoid the necessary litigation, the DOJ will draw attention to the case as IAC support.
