Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, plans to address allegations from Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) that claim the company engaged in anticompetitive practices.

The FTC has issued a cease-and-desist order to Google’s Japan office, stating that the company favored its search engine in the default settings on smartphones.

These allegations are part of a broader examination of major technology firms regarding their market dominance and its impact on competition.

Google acknowledged its collaboration with Japanese authorities and stated that it will present its case during an upcoming hearing.

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