Google faces antitrust ruling over digital advertising monopoly

April 17, 2025, 12:21 pm

A U.S. federal judge ruled that Google illegally monopolized key segments of the online advertising technology market. The decision focused on its digital ad network practices that stifled competition, with the judge’s comments underscoring serious concerns about abusive market behavior. This marked another significant setback in ongoing regulatory scrutiny of the tech giant, as authorities continue to target its business practices for giving it an unfair advantage in the sector.

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