Google Admits to FTC Probe

Claims, however, that concerns are unclear

Yesterday, reports surfaced that the FTC is preparing to serve Google with civil subpoenas as part of a probe that will investigate whether the company has unfairly abused its position as the Web’s dominant search site. Today, Google took to its official blog to address the investigation—and took the opportunity to (repeatedly) tell its users how wonderful the company is. 

“We recognize that our success has led to greater scrutiny,” the company wrote. “We respect the FTC’s process and will be working with them (as we have with other agencies) over the coming months to answer questions about Google and our services.”

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