As the case proceeds some disagreement about making trial exhibits available to the public have emerged, as many are sensitive Google business documents. The Justice DepartmentRemedies remain obscure
If the government prevails, the remedies imposed could significantly alter the way Google does business. In the most severe outcome, Google could be forced to divest itself of Android or Chrome. Or Judge Mehta could impose a relatively simple penalty, like the disallowance of defaults, which could take the form of a non-manipulative choice screen to select browser and search engine.
If Google prevails, it will be business as usual for its search business, although the emergence of AI-driven search and the high computation costs of delivering such services will likely mean a refresh of web ad business models., to reach a cross-aisle political consensus and pass some rules that regulate Big Tech. But don't count on a display of such competence, civic commitment, and cooperation from US lawmakers.
In Europe, strong competition laws governing Big Tech look more likely thanks to gatekeeper constraints imposed by the EU Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act, not to mention the privacy benefits that continue to accrue from the General Data Protection Regulation. ®