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A US judge has ruled that Google is a monopolist in search and text advertising markets.
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The court found that Google’s practices, including exclusive agreements with Android and Apple, violated antitrust laws.
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Google plans to appeal the ruling, which could have significant implications for the tech industry.
A federal judge has made a landmark ruling that Google holds an illegal monopoly in search and text advertising markets. This decision marks a significant moment in tech industry regulation, being the first anti-monopoly ruling against a tech giant in decades.
The court found that Google’s practices, including exclusive agreements with Android and Apple, created barriers to entry and maintained its dominant position. The ruling identified two key markets: general search services and general search text advertising, and found that Google monopolized both.
Google plans to appeal the ruling, arguing that the court acknowledged its superior search engine quality but restricted its availability. The decision could have significant implications for the tech industry and Google’s business practices.
The ruling was hailed as a “historic win for the American people” by Attorney General Merrick Garland, emphasizing that no company is above the law.
