On September 2, 2025, a U.S. court ruled that Google unlawfully maintained its search monopoly but stopped short of forcing a breakup. Judge Amit Mehta rejected calls to divest Chrome or Android, instead ordering Google to share select search data with rivals and end exclusive contracts tied to its search engine, browser, and AI products. The decision preserves Google’s lucrative deals, including its $20 billion annual payment to Apple for default search placement, while aiming to restore competition. Industry reactions were mixed, with the DOJ calling it a win and Google warning of potential impacts on user privacy and experience.
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