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ARTICLE · 25 FEBRUARY 2026

What The Google Antitrust Ruling Means For The Future Of Tech Competition And Private Enforcement

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The September 2, 2025 decision in United States et al. v. Google marks a pivotal moment in U.S. antitrust enforcement against domineering technology companies.

United StatesAntitrust/Competition Law
Sydney D. Finlay
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The September 2, 2025 decision in United States et al. v. Google marks a pivotal moment in U.S. antitrust enforcement against domineering technology companies. After finding in August 2024 that Google illegally maintained monopolies in general search and search text advertising, Judge Amit Mehta of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia opted for an array of behavioral remedies rather than a breakup—softening the blow on what could have been a crippling order for the tech giant.

What Did the Court Decide in the Google Antitrust Ruling?

The court ruled that Google will have to make available certain search index and user interaction data, though not ads data. Google must end exclusive contracts that make its Search, Chrome browser, Google Assistant, and Gemini app the default on devices or browsers; and any revenue-sharing agreements must "unwind," notably including Google's multi-billion-dollar agreement with Apple to make the

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