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Federal judge orders Google to modify ad system, avoids company breakup
On September 2, 2026, U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled that Google must adjust its digital advertising system but rejected the U.S. Justice Department's request to break up the company. This decision follows a 2023 antitrust lawsuit and a 2024 judgment declaring Google's advertising operations an illegal monopoly. While the ruling mandates operational changes, it is not expected to significantly impact Google's substantial ad revenue or its growth in artificial intelligence.
Key points
- Judge orders Google to modify ad system but spares breakup
- Google's ad revenue and AI growth unaffected by ruling
- Justice Department may appeal the court's decision
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