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Google LLC, founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, is a leading American multinational corporation specializing in technology sectors such as online advertising, search engines, and AI, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.94 trillion. The company, headquartered in Mountain View, California, offers a wide range of products including Google Search, Gmail, Google Cloud, and YouTube. Despite its success, Google faces ongoing legal challenges related to privacy and antitrust issues, including a recent ruling on its monopoly over internet search.

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GOOGLE

Google LLC, founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, is a leading American multinational corporation specializing in technology sectors such as online advertising, search engines, and AI, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.94 trillion. The company, headquartered in Mountain View, California, offers a wide range of products including Google Search, Gmail, Google Cloud, and YouTube. Despite its success, Google faces ongoing legal challenges related to privacy and antitrust issues, including a recent ruling on its monopoly over internet search.

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Google LLC is a prominent American multinational corporation that specializes in various

technology sectors, including online advertising, search engine technology, cloud computing,
and artificial intelligence (AI). Here’s a comprehensive overview of Google:

Company Overview

 Founded: September 4, 1998, by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were PhD
students at Stanford University.
 Headquarters: Googleplex, Mountain View, California, USA.
 Parent Company: Alphabet Inc., which was established in 2015 as part of a corporate
restructuring.
 CEO: Sundar Pichai, who took over as CEO of Google in 2015 and later became CEO of
Alphabet in 2019.
 Employees: Approximately 182,502 as of 2023 [1][3].

Key Products and Services

Google offers a wide range of products and services, including:

 Search Engine: Google Search, the most widely used search engine globally.
 Email: Gmail, a leading email service.
 Cloud Services: Google Cloud, providing cloud computing solutions.
 Web Browser: Google Chrome, one of the most popular web browsers.
 Video Sharing: YouTube, the largest video-sharing platform.
 Mobile Operating System: Android, the most widely used mobile OS.
 Productivity Tools: Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), which includes Docs,
Sheets, and Drive.
 AI and Machine Learning: Google Assistant, TensorFlow, and various AI models [1]
[2][3].

Financial Performance

 Market Capitalization: Approximately $1.94 trillion as of April 30, 2025.


 Annual Revenue: $359.71 billion, with a significant portion derived from advertising
[3].

Historical Context

Google began as a research project focused on improving search engine technology through a
unique algorithm called PageRank, which evaluates the importance of web pages based on
backlinks. This innovative approach set Google apart from its competitors and contributed to its
rapid growth [1][3].

Controversies and Challenges


Despite its success, Google has faced criticism and legal challenges, particularly regarding
privacy concerns, antitrust issues, and its dominant market position. In 2024, a court ruled that
Google held an illegal monopoly over internet search [1][3].

Conclusion

Google has evolved from a simple search engine into a multifaceted technology giant,
influencing various aspects of the internet and technology landscape. Its commitment to
innovation continues to shape the future of digital services.

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