DOJ Proposes Data Sharing, AI Remedies in Google Antitrust Trial Targeting $20 Billion Apple Deal and Adtech Divestiture with Judge Mehta Support

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Updated May 7, 2025, 08:01 PM

The ongoing antitrust trial between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Google is entering a critical phase as the court examines proposed remedies to address Google's dominance in search and advertising technology. The DOJ's approach includes data sharing requirements and restrictions on revenue-sharing deals, aiming to curb Google's market power, particularly its $20 billion Safari default search agreement with Apple. Judge Mehta has shown understanding of Google's advantage in using its search monopoly to train AI systems, which supports the DOJ's requested AI-related remedies.

However, Google's search chief has expressed concerns that the DOJ's proposals could undermine user trust and threaten trade secrets and user privacy. Analysts note that Google's average ad impressions far exceed those of its competitors, reinforcing the DOJ's position on its market dominance. Critics argue that the DOJ is addressing a monopoly that no longer exists in search, pointing to the emergence of numerous alternative search options. The DOJ is also pursuing separate legal actions to force divestitures of Google's Chrome browser and adtech businesses, which are central to Google's data collection capabilities. These combined efforts highlight the complexity and breadth of the government's challenge to Google's business practices.

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Jason Kint

@jason_kint

Good scoop. However, it’s impossible to relay this news without noting Dept of Justice is currently in two different district courts working to force divestiture of Chrome and Google’s adtech businesses. Both drive much of Google’s data signals. There lies the rub in all of this. https://t.co/IoXGW4fmww

Marcelo P. Lima

@MarceloPLima

The DOJ is always fighting the last war. Now, they're litigating Google's supposed monopoly in search just when dozens of better alternatives are springing up left and right. https://t.co/vZ42T8mQXo https://t.co/e7QuKGAEpo

Ernest Wong

@ErnestWongBWM

The DoJ is very clearly fighting the last war with $GOOGL... Search is no longer a monopoly, and the proposed remedies provide minimal benefits to society with many potential negative implications