Google Avoids Breakup in US Ad Tech Antitrust Case

In early September 2026, a US federal judge ruled that Google does not have to sell off parts of its advertising technology business, rejecting the US government's request for a breakup. The judge did, however, order changes to how Google operates its ad tech unit to address antitrust concerns. This marks the third major antitrust loss for the US government in cases against big tech companies.