Google's search dominance is at risk as US District Judge Amit Mehta prepares to rule on potential remedies in its antitrust trial. The DOJ previously won the liability phase, finding Google engaged in illegal monopolistic practices in search and ad markets. In the remedies phase, the DOJ demands significant changes such as divesting its Chrome browser, sharing search data with competitors, and altering exclusivity agreements. The outcome could reshape Google's operations, impacting its status in the market. Additionally, another related antitrust trial also poses challenges for Google, further complicating its situation.
"The Justice Department prevailed in the initial liability phase of the trial, with Mehta finding that Google violated antitrust laws in the markets for 'general search' and 'general search text' ads."
"During the remedy phase, the DOJ argued that Mehta should force Google to sell off its Chrome browser, share its search data with rivals, and kill its exclusivity agreements that secure Google as the default search engine on mobile devices and web browsers."
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