US court hits Google with a blow to monopoly

US court rules Google monopoly

Google is one of the biggest names in the digital world. But is there an illegal monopoly behind its success? A federal court in the US has answered this question with a resounding “yes.”

Google, part of Alphabet Inc., has been found guilty of creating a monopoly in the online advertising market that gives it an illegal advantage. According to Judge Leonie Brinkema, the company’s actions in the field of ad exchanges and servers violate the Sherman Antitrust Act.

“This monopoly harms not only competitors, but also ordinary users and advertisers,” the judge said.

Potential forced sale — what awaits Google?

According to The Wall Street Journal, this decision may force Google to sell some of its advertising businesses. The US Department of Justice is currently considering measures in this direction.

In response to these accusations, Google issued a statement:

“We operate on the basis of fair competition. The government’s accusations are based on outdated concepts,” he said.

Separate case for monopoly in the search engine

Earlier, in August 2024, a US court found Google guilty of illegally controlling the market in the online search sector.

As it turned out, the company paid $ 26 billion to install its search engine as the “default” on smartphones and browsers, leaving no room for other competitors.

Billion-dollar business under threat

Google's ad technology business generated $31 billion in revenue last year, accounting for 10 percent of the company's total revenue.

The court's ruling could trigger major changes in the industry and even the possibility of Google being broken up. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!