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Judge orders Google to change ad practices but avoids breakup
In the United States, a federal judge ordered Google to change its digital advertising practices, sparing the company from a breakup sought by the Justice Department. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema's ruling comes after a determination that Google's search engine is an illegal monopoly. The decision allows Google to retain its ad technology, which generates significant revenue, despite concerns about its anti-competitive practices.

Updated Sep 3, 2026 First published Sep 2, 2026