Google's Monopolistic Practices and Legal Ruling

Google has officially been labeled a monopoly following a ruling by the Department of Justice, which concluded that the company engaged in illegal practices to dominate the search engine market. The judge's detailed ruling highlighted how Google’s exclusive deals, costing the company around $26 billion, effectively blocked competition and allowed Google to raise advertising prices without facing significant constraints. This legal decision marks a significant government win against a tech giant, with the implications suggesting a need for remedies to enhance competition in the search market. As the ruling opens the door for new competitors like ChatGPT, it raises critical questions about how Google will adapt and how these changes will affect its vast market share going forward.