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Google holds illegal monopoly of the online advertising market, U.S. judge rules
- A U.S. judge ruled Google holds an illegal monopoly in online advertising markets, potentially leading to antitrust action.
- Google was found to dominate publisher ad servers and ad exchanges, impacting competition and harming consumers.
- The ruling opens the way for potential remedies, such as selling off parts of Google's business.
- This is the second court ruling against Google for illegal monopolistic practices, following a similar judgement in a case over online search.
- Google's control over online advertising, search, and ad business has drawn criticism for stifling competition and free speech.
- The judge highlighted the detrimental effects of Google's exclusionary conduct on publishers, competition, and consumers.
- There's a call for real competition to be restored in online search and advertising markets, addressing the damaging impact of monopolies.
- Critics urge users to reduce reliance on Google products and services to combat the influence of monopolies in the tech industry.
- Concerns are raised over Google's overwhelming power in controlling internet content and advertising revenue, affecting publishers' independence.
- Antitrust laws are seen as crucial in addressing the dominance of tech giants like Google, aiming to protect fair competition and consumer interests.
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