A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that Google maintained an illegal monopoly over online ad technology, siding with the Justice Department and several states. This decision comes as regulators aim to curtail the dominance of large tech firms. The ruling indicates that Google holds a near-total market share of 87% in ad-selling technology, raising the possibility of a forced break-up of its ad tech operations. This is the second such ruling against Google in a year, compounding scrutiny over its market practices.
A federal judge ruled that Google illegally maintained a monopoly over online ad technology, siding with the Justice Department's claims against the company.
Google's dominance in the ad tech market, holding an 87 percent share, raises questions about its competitive practices and potential break-up under government scrutiny.
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