WSJ Tech News Briefing TNB Tech Minute: Google Can Keep Chrome After Antitrust Ruling
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Sep 3, 2025 A recent court ruling allows Google to retain Chrome despite antitrust concerns. American Bitcoin, a mining company linked to Trump’s sons, is set to list on Nasdaq, stirring excitement in crypto circles. In a significant move, the U.S. revokes TSMC's authorization to ship equipment to China, impacting global semiconductor supply. The podcast also highlights the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the tech landscape.
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Court Limits Search Deals But Keeps Chrome
- A judge ruled Google can't pay to be the exclusive search engine but can keep Chrome and its Apple deal.
- The ruling noted AI-driven shifts in competitive dynamics are changing the search distribution landscape.
Huge Payments Power Default Search Positions
- Google pays Apple more than $20 billion a year to be Safari's default search provider.
- The judge previously found Google illegally monopolized search through such distribution agreements.
Trump-Backed Miner Heads To Nasdaq
- The Wall Street Journal reports American Bitcoin, backed by Trump's two eldest sons, will list on Nasdaq under ABTC.
- The listing follows the Trump family's recent paper gains from a separate digital token and raises ethics concerns.