Google’s search antitrust trial is wrapping up—here’s what we learned

Last year, U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google maintained a monopoly in search, sparking antitrust concerns. Now, as the Department of Justice (DOJ) considers potential remedies—such as requiring Google to divest its Chrome browser—the case could reshape tech dominance, especially with AI-driven tools becoming more prevalent. Competitors like OpenAI and Yahoo have shown interest in acquiring Chrome, potentially boosting their own search capabilities, while Google argues such moves would harm privacy and security. This dynamic highlights the shifting power dynamics in the tech industry's quest for control over critical tools like web browsers.