The fate of Google’s search empire is now up to a judge

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-30 15:05:00

Google’s search empire faces a threat in an antitrust trial. DOJ wants Chrome sold, data shared, and exclusivity deals ended. Apple could lose $20B if Google is forced to end search agreement. Google disputes claims of generative AI impact on search market. Judge to give findings in August.

Another antitrust trial for Google’s ad tech also underway. DOJ found Google liable for abuse of monopoly power in some markets. Potential changes could impact Google’s search dominance and partnerships. Apple sees drop in search queries, shift to generative AI apps. Google disputes impact claims.

Google argues DOJ remedies favor competitors like Microsoft. Generative AI evolution also affects search market. Google continues to see growth despite claims. Mehta to provide findings in August. Prepare for upcoming advertising trial remedies. Stay tuned for updates on Google’s fate.

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