Google is preparing for closing arguments in federal court over a lawsuit from the U.S. Justice Department that accuses it of being an illegal monopoly. The case follows Judge Amit Mehta's ruling declaring Google's search engine a monopoly last year. The Justice Department seeks to enforce significant changes like banning payments for default search settings and potentially forcing a sale of Chrome. At the same time, Google is addressing technological challenges posed by AI developments and alternative search options emerging from competitors.
Over weeks of testimony, we heard from a series of well-funded companies eager to gain access to Google's technology so they don't have to innovate themselves. What we didn't hear was how DOJ's extreme proposals would benefit consumers.
The legal and technological threats facing Google... will be dissected during the closing arguments of a legal proceeding that will determine the changes imposed upon the company.
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