Google's Monopoly Status Challenged by Court Ruling Over Exclusive Deals

2024-08-08 1,142

US District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google holds monopolies in general search services and text advertising markets, citing exclusive deals with browser and device developers. These deals ensured Google's dominance by directing most searches to its search engine result pages, generating substantial revenue. Disrupting these default agreements is considered the most likely remedy by experts, but Google's appeal could delay any changes. Google plans to appeal, arguing its superior search quality.