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Google Wins Antitrust Battles: Keeps Chrome & Ads
19 Sep
Summary
- Google will keep its Chrome browser and advertising business.
- Two major antitrust cases concluded with rulings in Google's favor.
- The company faced potential divestiture of core products like Chrome and Ads.
Google has emerged victorious from two major antitrust lawsuits that have been ongoing throughout the Biden administration. The first case, filed in October 2020, accused Google of violating the Sherman Act by unlawfully maintaining monopolies in search engine and advertising markets. The second, initiated in early 2023, targeted Google's digital advertising business, alleging monopolization across various ad markets.
Initially, Google faced the severe consequence of divesting key products such as Chrome, Android, and its advertising services. However, rulings by District Judge Amit Mehta in September 2025 and District Judge Leonie Brinkema in September 2026 determined that the company would not have to sell these vital assets.
While Google retained its core products, it was still found guilty of harming competition and consumers. Consequently, Google must implement significant behavioral changes, including ending bundled contracts, disclosing web search index data, and allowing rivals to utilize Google's services. The exact remedies from the second case remain sealed but will involve further business practice adjustments.
