Judge who ruled Google is a monopoly decides to do hardly anything to break it up | AI News Digest
US District Judge Amit Mehta has ruled that Google will not be required to divest its Chrome browser or Android operating systems, despite previously finding the company guilty of monopolistic practices. The ruling allows Google to maintain its current business model, including lucrative deals with companies like Apple for default search placements. While the judge acknowledged the competitive threat posed by generative AI, he ultimately decided against more stringent remedies proposed by the Department of Justice. This decision has drawn criticism from antitrust advocates who argue it fails to adequately address Google's monopoly. Google's stock surged following the ruling, reflecting investor confidence in the company's continued dominance in the market.
