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Google defeats US bid to force ad tech sale
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
A U.S. judge ruled against the Department of Justice's attempt to force Google to sell its AdX advertising exchange, instead accepting behavioral remedies to address anticompetitive concerns. This marks the third recent defeat for U.S. antitrust efforts to break up Big Tech companies.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of E-commerce, and 3 sources have reported it.
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The courts are signalling limits to breaking up Big Tech through asset sales, so if you rely on regulatory shifts for market access in ad tech, expect a longer battle and pivot to compliance and partnerships now.
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