Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules

A federal judge ruled that Google violated antitrust laws by maintaining an illegal monopoly in search and text advertising. Google secured its dominance by spending billions on exclusive contracts to be the default search provider on various platforms, effectively blocking competitors like Bing and DuckDuckGo. The judge highlighted Google's control over 90% of the internet search market through partnerships with companies like Apple, Verizon, and Samsung, calling for an end to these monopolistic practices.

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