Google facing FTC ultimatum over antitrust discussion, may face formal complaint if no settlement is reached

Bloomberg reported Google would be faced with an ultimatum in its talks with the Federal Trade Commission over antitrust discussions that have been occurring over the last two weeks. If Google does not agree to settle with the FTC, it will be forced to face a formal complaint from the organization.

The FTC has been looking into Google for alleged abuses regarding its large reach over the Internet for roughly two years. FTC Chairman Jonathan Leibowitz is requesting Google make an offer and “won’t accept a resolution short of a consent decree.”