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U.S. judge orders Google to modify ad system, avoiding 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 ruling is expected to lead to operational changes without significantly impacting Alphabet's $400 billion annual ad revenue.
Key points
- Investor enthusiasm for AI leads to surge in zero-coupon convertible bonds, with Alphabet participating in a $3.9 billion bond issued by MediaTek.
- Waymo expands robotaxi services to Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, marking 14 U.S. cities with fully autonomous trips.
- Berkshire Hathaway's CEO Greg Abel highlights Google's significant role in AI as a reason for the company's $37 billion investment in Alphabet.
Sources
- Judge orders changes to Google's digital ads business but spares it from a breakupAssociated Press · September 2, 2026
- AI frenzy means that debt can be interest freeAxios · September 2, 2026
- Waymo accelerates robotaxi expansion with launches in Denver, San Diego and TampaTechCrunch · September 2, 2026
- Greg Abel explains Berkshire's $37 billion Alphabet stake on CNBCQuartz · September 2, 2026
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