SMRTR TechNov 23, 2025Engadget

A decision about breaking up Google's adtech monopoly is on the horizon

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Google delivered closing arguments Friday in its antitrust case against the Justice Department, which seeks to break up the tech giant's advertising technology monopoly after a judge already ruled Google illegally dominates online adtech. The presiding judge indicated urgency in implementing remedies before Google can appeal, while Google's lawyers argued a forced sale would harm customers and the company faces an additional $3.5 billion EU fine.

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