Topic: google monopoly
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Google's Fight for the Internet's Unofficial Currency
The Justice Department is seeking a court-ordered breakup of Google's ad technology empire, arguing its dominance stifles competition and harms publishers, with the trial focused on necessary remedies following a monopoly ruling. Central to the government's request is mandating Google to divest i...
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Google's Landmark Ad Tech Monopoly Trial Begins
A federal judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolized the digital ad market, initiating a remedies phase that could force major structural changes to its ad tech stack. The Department of Justice is pushing for aggressive remedies, including separating Google's ad exchange from its publisher...
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US Government Renews Push to Break Up Google
The US government is pursuing a breakup of Google's ad tech empire, arguing it illegally dominates digital advertising markets and requires structural changes to restore competition. A federal trial is underway to determine remedies, with the DOJ pushing for Google to sell its AdX exchange and op...
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US v. Google: Key Updates from the Antitrust Trial
On August 5, 2024, a U.S. judge ruled Google a monopolist in violation of antitrust law, marking a pivotal moment in a major tech case. The court rejected proposals to break up Google but banned exclusive agreements while allowing deals like its default search arrangement with Apple to continue. ...
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Is the Tech Antitrust Era Already Ending?
The movement to break up Big Tech is losing momentum due to judicial and practical challenges, despite years of political pressure and antitrust lawsuits. A recent court ruling in a major case against Google rejected aggressive remedies like selling Chrome, signaling caution and making structural...
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End Google's Exclusive Search Deals, Not Chrome
A federal judge ruled that Google must end its exclusive search agreements and provide competitors access to search data, challenging its market dominance. The decision targets Google's lucrative default search deals, such as with Apple, which were found to unlawfully restrict competition and vio...
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FTC Investigates Google, Amazon for Ad Pricing Transparency
The FTC is investigating Google and Amazon for potential lack of transparency in their advertising practices, including ad pricing and terms. These inquiries are part of broader regulatory actions against both companies, building on previous antitrust concerns over their market dominance. The inv...
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Google: Open Web in "Rapid Decline"
Google's court filing admits the open web is in rapid decline, contradicting its public statements about a healthy online ecosystem. The company argues against breaking up its ad tech business, warning it would harm publishers reliant on advertising revenue. Despite public claims that AI search t...
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