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Justice Department Pushes Google to Divest Ad Platforms

5/6/2025

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The U.S. Justice Department is urging Google to sell its AdX and DFP ad platforms after a federal judge found the tech giant guilty of misusing its market dominance. As Google prepares to appeal, the potential divestiture could reshape its operations and shake up its massive $265 billion revenue stream, igniting fierce debates on competition in the digital landscape.

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The U.S. Justice Department is urging Google to sell its AdX and DFP ad platforms after a federal judge found the tech giant guilty of misusing its market dominance. As Google prepares to appeal, the potential divestiture could reshape its operations and shake up its massive $265 billion revenue stream, igniting fierce debates on competition in the digital landscape.