Better Offline How Big Tech Is Losing Their Antitrust Trials feat. Jason Kint
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Apr 23, 2025 
Jason Kint, CEO of Digital Content Next, dives deep into the recent antitrust trial losses faced by Google and Meta. He sheds light on Google's monopolistic practices in digital advertising and discusses the court's findings that reveal unsettling truths about their auction manipulations. The conversation explores the paths forward for Big Tech, emphasizing the potential for significant changes in industry regulations. Kint's insights provide a glimmer of hope for fair competition and innovation in technology's future.
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Google's Monopoly in Ad Tech
- The judge found Google held monopoly power in the ad exchange and publisher ad server marketplace.
- Google illegally tied these products together, harming competition and publishers.
Auction Manipulation Harms Publishers
- Google manipulated ad auctions through practices like last look, enabling it to see competitors' bids and beat them.
- This harmed publishers by reducing fair competition and keeping Google's fees high.
Judge Grasping Complex Tech
- The judge quickly understood complex ad tech concepts, such as last look auction manipulation.
- This sets a precedent that courts can grasp and address tech antitrust issues effectively.