Abstract
This article discusses recent developments in the U.S. government’s antitrust case against Google relating to its dominance in general search and search text advertising markets. The author provides a point-counterpoint account of the government’s arguments presented to the federal court and Google’s rebuttal as expressed in a public statement. The Department of Justice (DOJ) outlined a “remedies framework” aimed at dismantling Google’s monopoly, seeking to address various aspects of Google’s business, including search distribution, revenue sharing, web indexing, search result generation, advertising monetization, and data accumulation. The proposed remedies are far-reaching and could have significant implications for the tech industry and consumers alike. Google, however, has expressed concerns about the scope of the DOJ’s proposed remedies, arguing that they exceed the bounds of the case and could have unintended consequences. The outcome of this case will likely shape the future of online search and advertising for years to come.