Google Ruled to Hold Monopoly Over Internet Search

Judge Finds Google Illegally Maintained Market Advantage

Landmark Decision Could Lead to Breakup or Regulation of Tech Giant

The long-awaited verdict in the landmark antitrust case against Google has finally arrived, with a judge ruling that the technology behemoth holds a monopoly over the markets for online search engines and text-based search advertising. The decision is a major victory for the US Department of Justice, which has been investigating and litigating against Google for years over its allegedly anti-competitive practices.

The judge's ruling, which spans hundreds of pages, details a litany of illegal actions that Google has taken to stifle competition and maintain its dominance. These actions include:

• Blocking competitors' access to its search results
• Colluding with other companies to exclude competitors from the market
• Using its vast resources and market power to crush emerging competitors

As a result of these findings, the judge has ordered Google to break up its search engine business from the rest of its operations. Google is also prohibited from entering into any agreements that could further entrench its monopoly.

While Google has vowed to appeal the decision, the ruling is a major turning point in the ongoing debate over the power and influence of big tech companies. It remains to be seen whether the decision will lead to a breakup of Google or other major tech companies, but it is clear that the days of unchecked monopoly power are coming to an end.