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Google CEO Fights Breakup Amid Monopoly Ruling

5/1/2025

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai opposed a government proposal to break up the company, citing potential harm to operations.
U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta ruled that Google holds an illegal search monopoly.
Pichai warned that proposed remedies could stifle technology investments and innovation.
The court is currently assessing solutions to rectify Google's illegal practices.

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Story summary

Google CEO Sundar Pichai opposed a government proposal to break up the company, citing potential harm to operations.
U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta ruled that Google holds an illegal search monopoly.
Pichai warned that proposed remedies could stifle technology investments and innovation.
The court is currently assessing solutions to rectify Google's illegal practices.