A federal judge declared Google a monopoly in online search and search text ad market due to lack of competition. Google pays billions to remain the default search engine on devices, hindering rivals. The ruling may lead to potential restructuring or selloff of Google's monopoly power.
Key Points
Google's monopoly power in online search and search text ad market
Google pays billions to secure default search engine status on devices
Potential restructuring or selloff of Google's monopoly power
Pros
Google offers the best search engine
Cons
Google's dominance hinders competition in the market
Users face difficulty switching away from Google as the default search engine