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Google is a search engine that was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. It has since grown to become one of the largest tech companies in the world, offering a wide range of products and services beyond its original search engine.

People use Google's search engine to find information on the internet using keywords or phrases. The search engine uses complex algorithms to rank websites based on their relevance to the user's search query. Google also offers advertising services through its platform, Google Ads, which allows businesses to display their ads to users based on their search history and other demographic information.

Besides its search engine and advertising services, Google has developed a range of products and services, including Google Maps, Gmail, Google Drive, YouTube, and Android operating system for mobile devices. Google also has a strong presence in the field of artificial intelligence through its research and development division Google AI.

Google's mission is "to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful." With its vast resources and innovative spirit, it is no wonder that Google has become one of the most successful companies in the world.