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Google controls an illegal monopoly in internet search, US judge rules


The ruling marks a huge setback for Google and a major win for the US Department of Justice.

Judge Mehta also criticized the company's contracts with Apple and other tech players that require them to use Google as the default search engine in their products. Calling this a landmark decision that holds Google accountable, Kanter said it "paves the path for innovation for generations to come and protects access to information for all Americans." In a response posted on X, Google Global Affairs President Kent Walker announced the company's intention to appeal the decision:

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