Google Faces Intensified Antitrust Scrutiny Amidst Broader Tech Crackdown

Federal and state prosecutors target Google’s advertising practices, raising questions about the future of tech monopolies.

Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google maintains a monopoly on search, likening it to past antitrust cases against Microsoft and IBM.
A new antitrust case led by Texas state prosecutors will focus on Google’s advertising exchanges, with potential implications for its revenue model.
Internal communications suggest Google colluded with Facebook to maintain high margins in the ad market, allegations both companies deny.
Public support for antitrust actions against tech giants like Google is mixed, with only 44% of the public backing the DOJ's efforts.
Tech monopolies are increasingly seen as harmful, but public apathy and the rise of AI complicate regulatory efforts.