Google's Antitrust Trial Concludes, Awaiting Landmark Decision

As the trial wraps up, Judge Amit Mehta deliberates on allegations of Google's monopolistic practices in search and advertising markets.

The Department of Justice argues Google's exclusivity contracts with device manufacturers stifled competition in the search market.
Evidence of Google manipulating ad prices and auction rules raises concerns about its dominance in digital advertising.
Google's document retention policies criticized, with potential sanctions for failing to preserve crucial chat logs.
The outcome could lead to significant changes in how Google operates, potentially affecting its default status on devices.
Analysts highlight the trial's potential to redefine U.S. antitrust approaches to tech giants.