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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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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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Judge rules Google does not have to break up ad tech business

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Federal judge rules against breaking up Google's ad tech business