Better Offline The Department of Justice V Google Ads: Part 1
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Sep 9, 2024 
Jason Kint, CEO of DCN, provides expert insights on the Department of Justice's antitrust case against Google. He discusses the implications of Google's alleged monopolistic practices in digital advertising, including auction dynamics and collusion with Facebook. Kint also explores the intersection of data privacy and innovation, alongside Google's dual role in the market. The conversation reveals how these legal battles could shape the future landscape of technology and online advertising.
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Google's Ad Tech Dominance
- Google's ad business operates like a real-time auction marketplace.
- Google holds a dominant position on both the buy and sell sides, controlling software and data.
Second Antitrust Trial
- The Department of Justice (DOJ) is pursuing a second antitrust lawsuit against Google, focusing on ad tech.
- The trial, starting on the 9th in the Eastern District of Virginia, will determine if Google abused its monopoly power.
Monopoly Allegations
- Google allegedly holds a monopoly in three areas of the ad tech supply chain: publisher software, auction software, and buyer software.
- The DOJ accuses Google of abusing this power to stifle competition.