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Judge Rules Google Unlawfully Monopolized Digital Advertising

5/6/2025

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In a landmark decision, a U.S. judge declared that Google has unlawfully monopolized the digital advertising landscape, raising the possibility of breaking up the tech giant. Since its inception in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google has battled multiple antitrust issues, including hefty EU fines and persistent lawsuits over its overwhelming control in search and advertising.

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In a landmark decision, a U.S. judge declared that Google has unlawfully monopolized the digital advertising landscape, raising the possibility of breaking up the tech giant. Since its inception in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google has battled multiple antitrust issues, including hefty EU fines and persistent lawsuits over its overwhelming control in search and advertising.