Welcome to today's episode of the Tech Tipping Point. Today, we're diving into a major development in the ongoing antitrust battle facing Google. Just recently, a federal judge ruled that Google illegally maintained a monopoly in the online advertising market. The Justice Department has gone as far as calling for Google to be broken up, marking a significant moment in the government's ongoing war against Big Tech.

As Adam Clark Estes reports, this isn't an isolated case. Google has faced back-to-back losses, including a past ruling where a judge suggested spinning off its Chrome browser to increase competition. Barry Lynn, the executive director of the Open Markets Institute, emphasized, “The court confirmed that Google used its monopoly power … violating antitrust law and putting our digital markets… under Google’s control.”

The push to regulate Big Tech is gaining bipartisan support, with 59% of Americans favoring a breakup of these companies, reflecting a growing frustration over their influence. However, breaking up tech giants is historically challenging. Remember Microsoft's close call in the 90s, which ended without a breakup?

As the landscape evolves, one thing is clear: the stakes are high, and we’ll be watching closely to see how these cases unfold. For now, the pressure on Big Tech continues to mount. Stay tuned for more updates on this issue.
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