Google loses massive antitrust lawsuit over its search dominance

Google has been ruled to have violated US antitrust laws with its search business, a federal judge announced. The decision is a significant blow to Google’s dominant position in the search market. The judge stated that Google has acted as a monopolist to maintain its monopoly and has violated the Sherman Act. The ruling specifically targeted Google’s exclusive deals with Apple and other key players in the mobile ecosystem, as well as its high prices in search advertising. The decision is expected to lead to further proceedings to determine penalties for Google’s anticompetitive behavior.