US Judge Finds Google Engaged in Anticompetitive Acts in Open-Web Display Advertising Market

Published on 4.18.25

  A US judge found that Google engaged in anticompetitive acts to maintain its dominance in the open-web display advertising market. The company's contractual policies and technological integration stifled competition, while also removing desirable product features from rival search engines. This led to substantial harm to publisher customers, the competitive process, and ultimately consumers of information on the open web. OpenAI is suing Elon Musk, alleging that he used various tactics, including social media attacks and a failed takeover attempt, to disrupt the company's work and stall its transition to a for-profit model. The case includes allegations by OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman, who claims that Musk's actions were motivated by a desire to seize control of AI innovations for personal benefit. The implications of these cases are far-reaching, with potential consequences for Google's adtech operations. If the company is forced to break up its adtech operations, it could lead to increased competition in the market and potentially accelerate innovation in AI.

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