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Google Faces Antitrust Ruling: Major Changes Ahead

5/9/2025

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The U.S. Justice Department and Google wrapped up hearings on Google's alleged monopoly in internet search.
Proposed solutions include requiring Google to divest its Chrome browser and share data with rivals.
Judge Amit P. Mehta determined Google breached antitrust laws by compensating companies for default search engine status.
A ruling is anticipated in August, potentially transforming Google's operations and the tech landscape.
Google is confronting rising competition from AI tools, posing risks to its primary business.

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Story summary

The U.S. Justice Department and Google wrapped up hearings on Google's alleged monopoly in internet search.
Proposed solutions include requiring Google to divest its Chrome browser and share data with rivals.
Judge Amit P. Mehta determined Google breached antitrust laws by compensating companies for default search engine status.
A ruling is anticipated in August, potentially transforming Google's operations and the tech landscape.
Google is confronting rising competition from AI tools, posing risks to its primary business.