Regulators Consider Action on Google’s Adtech Monopoly

Google concluded its final arguments in a case with the US Department of Justice regarding accusations of monopolizing the ad tech market. The presiding judge, Leonie Brinkema, previously ruled that Google held a monopoly and is eager to expedite potential anticompetitive measures. Google’s attorney contended that forced divestiture would harm customers, while Google plans to appeal the decision. Additionally, the company faces a $3.5 billion fine from the EU for antitrust violations in the ad tech sector.

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