[dmcbrayer]

There's evidence of Google engaging in similar behavior with regard to song lyrics on Genius.com: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/genius-google-...

I think the points about people voluntarily building their businesses on Google's platform, and being thus beholden to Google's whims are well-made. The law, as it exists, doesn't seem to prevent that kind of thing since they're all private businesses, and this behavior benefits the consumer (arguably) even if it does hurt other businesses. Antitrust law (in the US) seems ill-prepared for the 21st century.

I tend to get interested in the policy concerns. Is web search so important that it should be considered a public utility, and thus regulated by the government? I think there's a case to be made there.