US states expected to unveil Google antitrust probe next week

Multiple US states are planning to announce the coordinated probe into Google on Sept 9, said three people, who asked not to be identified discussing sensitive deliberations. — AFP

More than half of US state attorneys general are planning to open an antitrust investigation of Alphabet Inc’s Google as soon as next week, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Multiple US states are planning to announce the coordinated probe on Sept 9, said three people, who asked not to be identified discussing sensitive deliberations. The states are also expected to stage the announcement in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington, one of the people said. The plans could change.