Google’s Search Dominance Faces Legal Challenge; AI Rivalry Looms Large

The fate of Google’s search empire hangs in the balance as U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta prepares to rule on the company’s alleged monopoly status. While legal proceedings unfold, new artificial intelligence (AI) competitors are chipping away at Google’s dominance with unprecedented speed. The Justice Department is pushing for drastic changes to address this market imbalance, urging the court to force Google to divest its Chrome browser, restrict its search deals with Apple, and share search data with rivals. This push aims to empower AI-driven platforms and shake up the established search hierarchy.