Google

Google LLC is an American multinational corporation and technology company focusing on online advertising, search engine technology, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, consumer electronics, and artificial intelligence (AI). It has been referred to as "the most powerful company in the world" and is one of the world's most valuable brands due to its market dominance, data collection, and technological advantages in the field of AI. Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc., is one of the five Big Tech companies, alongside Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft.
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Some of the key events about Google

  • 1998
    Google was founded as a search engine company in a garage in Menlo Park, California
  • 2000
    Google AdWords was launched, revolutionizing online advertising
  • 2004
    Gmail was introduced, offering 1GB of free storage, far exceeding competitors at the time
  • 2004
    Google's Gmail service raised privacy concerns due to its email scanning practices for targeted advertising
  • 2005
    Google Maps was released, providing free, detailed mapping and navigation services
  • 2006
    YouTube was acquired, establishing Google's dominance in online video sharing
  • 2006
    Google censored search results in China to comply with government regulations, sparking controversy
  • 2008
    The first Android-powered smartphone was released, marking Google's entry into mobile operating systems
  • 2010
    Google Fiber was announced, aiming to provide high-speed internet access to various cities
  • 2010
    Google's Street View cars were found to have collected personal data from unsecured Wi-Fi networks
  • 2011
    The company paid $500 million to settle allegations of illegal advertising of Canadian pharmaceuticals in the US
  • 2012
    Google consolidated its privacy policies across services, raising concerns about user data integration
  • 2013
    Project Loon was unveiled, an initiative to provide internet access to rural and remote areas using high-altitude balloons
  • 2013
    The company faced criticism for its involvement in the PRISM surveillance program revealed by Edward Snowden
  • 2015
    Alphabet Inc. was created as Google's parent company, restructuring the organization
  • 2016
    Google's AlphaGo AI defeated a world champion Go player, marking a significant milestone in artificial intelligence
  • 2017
    Google was fined €2.4 billion by the European Commission for antitrust violations related to its shopping comparison service
  • 2018
    The company faced internal and external backlash over its involvement in Project Maven, a US military AI project
  • 2019
    Google was fined €1.5 billion by the EU for antitrust violations in online advertising
  • 2020
    The US Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google for monopolistic practices in search and advertising

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