Google Spared From Breakup in Digital Ads Case
A federal judge has ordered Google to retool its digital ads business, but spared it from a breakup sought by the U.S. government.
The decision comes after a year of litigation over Google's alleged monopoly in digital advertising.
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema rejected the Justice Department's proposal to break up Google's ad technology, citing concerns that it would be unduly harsh on the company and its users.
The ruling is a victory for Google, which has argued that breaking up its ad technology would harm small businesses and online publishers who rely on it to finance digital services.
Critics of Big Tech have condemned the ruling, arguing that it sends the wrong message at the wrong time and allows Google to continue its anti-competitive practices.