Google Faces Breakup Threat in Landmark Antitrust Case

The US Department of Justice is pushing for a radical restructuring of Google, alleging its search engine maintains an illegal monopoly. A judge ruled in Google's favor last year, finding them guilty of anti-competitive practices stemming from a 2020 lawsuit. The current hearings focus on remedies, with intense debate centering on Google's use of AI to maintain its dominance. The DOJ argues that Google leverages AI to stifle competition, while Google claims its market position is fairly earned. This case, the largest tech antitrust case since the Microsoft case, could reshape the tech landscape.