Google just lost a big antitrust case for running illegal ad tech monopoly

Google has lost yet another huge antitrust case — and the search giant is still facing another antitrust-related trial later this month. On top of that, the company just received an antiturst cease-and-desist order from Japan's Fair Trade Commission, which follows an antitrust fine upheld in 2024 by the European Union.

On Thursday, a federal judge ruled that Google violated antitrust laws and illegally monopolized the online ad tech industry. In 2023, Google made $237.9 billion from advertising revenue...