Google’s adtech monopoly faces historic antitrust test
The DOJ and Google delivered closing arguments debating whether the tech giant’s ad-tech dominance stifles competition or drives innovation. The U.S. Justice Department and eight states wrapped up closing arguments on Monday in a landmark antitrust case accusing Google of monopolizing the ad technology market. The outcome could reshape the tech giant’s business model and set a precedent for regulating Big Tech. Driving the news. Lawyers for the DOJ argued that Google has abused its dominance in online ad tools, linking its products to lock out competitors and stifle innovation.…
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