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Google Faces New Legal Threat as U.S. Pushes to Break Up Its Ad Tech

U.S. Government Takes Big Step to Break Up Google’s Ad Empire

by pinkfloyd
May 7, 2025
in Antitrust & Regulations, Digital Advertising, Tech Industry News, Technology
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U.S. Proposes Major Changes to Google’s Ad Network in New Antitrust Case - AP Photo/Brian Melley, File

U.S. Government Wants Google to Ditch Key Ad Tech—Here’s Why - AP Photo/Brian Melley, File

U.S. Pushes to Break Up Google’s Ad Tech, Seeking to Dismantle Key Parts of Its Digital Empire

The U.S. Justice Department has ramped up its efforts to break up Google, filing a new proposal that would force the tech giant to divest its crucial digital ad technology. This bold move follows a federal judge’s recent ruling that Google’s advertising practices have been stifling competition. The new legal battle over Google’s ad technology adds to the ongoing pressure from the government, which is also pushing to separate Google’s Chrome browser from its search engine dominance.

The Latest Legal Twist: A Call for Dismantling Google’s Ad Network

Filed in Virginia federal court on Monday, the Justice Department’s proposal seeks to have Google offload its AdX business and DFP ad platform—key technologies that connect advertisers with publishers who sell digital ad space. These tools, which are central to Google’s digital ad network, are at the heart of the government’s argument that Google has been using its market power to unfairly suppress competition.

In its 17-page filing, the Justice Department asked U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema to impose significant restrictions on Google. This includes a proposed 10-year ban on Google from running a digital ad exchange, in an effort to undercut the company’s dominance in the online advertising space.

The move comes just weeks after a federal judge ruled that Google’s ad network violated antitrust laws, but the case is far from over. Google has already signaled its intent to appeal, but the legal battle will continue through the upcoming remedy hearings, scheduled for September.

Google’s Response: Dire Warnings and Counterproposals

Unsurprisingly, Google is fighting back. The company has slammed the Justice Department’s proposal, claiming it would “cause economic chaos” and harm millions of advertisers and publishers. Google argues that dismantling its ad network would destabilize the entire digital advertising ecosystem, degrading the online experience for users.

In its counterproposal, Google suggests a less drastic solution—appointing a trustee to oversee its ad network for three years to ensure more transparency and foster competition. While the company’s plan seeks to address some of the government’s concerns, it falls short of the Justice Department’s demand for a more comprehensive breakup.

A Double Blow: Ad Network and Search Engine Scrutiny

This latest attempt to break up Google’s advertising operations is part of a larger legal assault on the company. The Justice Department is also pushing for the separation of Google’s search engine and Chrome browser, which was also ruled to be an illegal monopoly by another federal judge last August.

If the Justice Department’s proposed breakups are approved, it would mark the largest corporate breakup in the U.S. since the 1980s when AT&T was forced to split into seven regional companies. Given that Google’s search engine and ad network are at the core of its business—generating billions in revenue—this proposed breakup could have far-reaching implications.

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The Stakes: A $265 Billion Business and an Evolving Market

Google’s dominance in search and digital advertising remains formidable, with its parent company, Alphabet, generating a whopping $265 billion in revenue last year. However, the company faces increasing challenges, including new legal battles and the rise of artificial intelligence, which is reshaping how consumers interact with technology and search for information online.

Despite these hurdles, Alphabet remains a corporate powerhouse, valued at $2 trillion. Yet, the ongoing antitrust cases threaten to disrupt its core business operations, forcing Google to adapt to a changing tech landscape.

What’s Next: Will Google’s Digital Empire Survive the Breakup?

As the legal drama unfolds, all eyes will be on the upcoming remedy hearings in September, which will determine whether the courts will impose the government’s proposed breakup. If the Justice Department gets its way, it would set a major precedent for how the U.S. government deals with monopolistic practices in the tech industry.

For now, Google is preparing for the long haul, even as it faces the potential loss of its advertising and search empires. Stay tuned for what could become a landmark moment in the fight against tech monopolies.

Source: AP News – US expands attempt to blow up Google with proposed teardown of its ad technology

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