Google built illegal monopoly to become world’s default search engine: US court in landmark antitrust case

A United States judge ruled on Monday that Google violated antitrust laws by using billions of dollars to create an illegal monopoly and become the default search engine worldwide.

This landmark judgment is a major victory for the country’s federal authorities targeting Big Tech’s dominance. The ruling opens the door for a second trial to determine potential remedies, including a possible breakup of Google’s parent company, Alphabet.