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DOJ Takes Google to Court Over Ad Monopoly

5/5/2025

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Story summary

The US Department of Justice will trial Google on September 22 for alleged antitrust violations in its advertising business.
The DOJ aims to divest Google's ad exchange and publisher ad server to enhance competition.
Google contests the breakup, claiming it lacks legal grounds and may jeopardize privacy and security.
This trial could significantly impact Google's operations and reshape the digital advertising landscape.

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Story summary

The US Department of Justice will trial Google on September 22 for alleged antitrust violations in its advertising business.
The DOJ aims to divest Google's ad exchange and publisher ad server to enhance competition.
Google contests the breakup, claiming it lacks legal grounds and may jeopardize privacy and security.
This trial could significantly impact Google's operations and reshape the digital advertising landscape.