Judge Rejects DOJ's Proposal to Break Up Google's Ad Tech Monopoly

A US federal judge has rejected a Department of Justice (DOJ) proposal to break up Google's ad tech monopoly, sparking criticism from the American Economic Liberties Project.

The DOJ had sought to divest Google's ad tech business and open-source its auction logic to prevent future anticompetitive conduct. However, Judge Brinkema rejected these proposals in favor of behavioral remedies that allow Google to continue operating its dominant position in the online advertising market.

Economic Liberties has called on Congress to step in and regulate Big Tech following this ruling. The organization argues that judges are failing to hold monopolies accountable and are instead allowing them to maintain their grip on markets.