A federal judge ruled on September 2, 2026, that Google does not have to break up its advertising technology business. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema made this decision after previously finding that Google held an illegal monopoly over the industry. The ruling rejected the Department of Justice's (DOJ) request to compel Google to sell off its AdX exchange business.
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Federal judge rules against breaking up Google's ad tech business
On September 2, 2026, a federal judge ruled that Google is not required to break up its advertising technology business. This decision came after a previous finding of an illegal monopoly, rejecting the DOJ's request to force the sale of Google's AdX exchange business.
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