Google Keeps Chrome, Judges Declare Monopoly 'Mostly Harmless'
On September 2, 2025, Judge Amit Mehta finally landed a verdict on Google's antitrust case, ruling they're a monopoly but only sort of punished. Google must share some search data but can keep cozy deals like being Safari's default and, shocker, no Chrome breakup. Senator Amy Klobuchar rails for stricter rules while DuckDuckGo's Gabriel Weinberg warns 'Googleâs illegal behavior' continues unabatedâas if anyone needed a spoiler. The AI drama gets special attention from News/Media Alliance's Danielle Coffey complaining about forced content giveaways. Google slyly plans to appeal. Meanwhile, defenders argue the ruling prevents 'antitrust overreach' but worry about data privacy. Basically, Google got 'Youâre bad, but keep playing fair-ish.'
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Google is officially an illegal monopoly but barely punishedâlike being grounded for a week after wrecking the family car. Meanwhile, rivals cry foul and Congress plays referee while Google just keeps being Google: monopolizing, innovating, and outmaneuvering everyone else.
Antitrust ruling says Googleâs a monopoly... but you can still breathe easy, itâs keeping Chrome and Safari deals. Monopoly with training wheels, because tech justice loves a slow-motion punch.
Judge Mehtaâs AI worries didnât stop Google from keeping its throne. Itâs like Silicon Valleyâs 'Youâre guilty but you can stay in the club' partyâmembership perks still intact, criminals welcome.
Source: Theverge | Published: 9/3/2025 | Author: Jay Peters
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