<ul><li>Y Combinator accuses Google of being a 'monopolist' that has hindered the startup ecosystem by discouraging VC firms from funding web search and AI startups near Google.</li><li>YC is looking to fund startups developing AI tools but fears Google's monopoly power might impede progress in those markets that Google has dominated for over a decade.</li><li>YC is not advocating for Google's breakup but demands actions to end anti-competitive practices and suggests remedies to empower startups, like opening up Google's search index.</li><li>Google is facing antitrust scrutiny, with potential punishments expected by August 2025. YC's stance, with its ties to Google and rivalry with OpenAI, has sparked discussions on the impact of proposed remedies.</li></ul>

Y Combinator says Google is a ‘monopolist’ that has ‘stunted’ the startup ecosystem

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