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Federal judge orders Google to modify ad system, avoids breakup
On September 2, 2026, U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled that Google must adjust its digital advertising system but did not mandate a breakup of the company. This decision follows a 2023 antitrust lawsuit and a 2024 judgment declaring Google's advertising operations an illegal monopoly. The specifics of the required changes remain sealed for 14 days.
Key points
- Google's stock price increased by 1.59% to $342.48 on September 3, 2026.
- The judge's ruling requires Google to implement unspecified changes to its ad system, with details sealed for 14 days.
- The U.S. Department of Justice may appeal the decision, keeping regulatory scrutiny on Google's advertising practices.
Sources
- Judge orders changes to Google's digital ads business but spares it from a breakupAssociated Press · September 2, 2026
- Victoria para Google en los tribunales: el gigante evita la partición de su negocio principalEl País · September 2, 2026
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Stock Price, News, Quote & HistoryYahoo Finance · September 3, 2026
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