New York, April 19, 2025: A U.S. federal court has found Google guilty of illegally dominating the digital advertising market, citing anticompetitive practices that hindered competition. The court ruled that Google manipulated its ad auction systems, harming both advertisers and publishers. This ruling follows a comprehensive investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and could lead to fines or changes in Google’s advertising operations.
The court also pointed out Google’s efforts to acquire competitors and tie its ad services to its wider product ecosystem, restricting innovation and making it harder for rivals to compete. Google has been ordered to alter its business practices, marking a significant step in regulating monopolistic behaviors in the tech industry.
