Google avoids breakup and fine in US

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Google avoids breakup and a fine in a US antitrust lawsuit. A federal judge ruled Google does not have to sell its Chrome browser or alter its search engine deals. The ruling, citing the rise of AI chatbots as a competitive force, means Google can continue its lucrative practice of paying to be the default search engine on iPhones. This outcome is significantly less severe than prosecutors had sought. Google still faces potential EU regulation regarding its ad tech practices, though a decision has been delayed, possibly due to US pressure. Google and Meta dominate online advertising, with Google processing 90% of search queries.


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