DOJ vs. Google: The arguments for and against the defendant’s (alleged) ad market monopoly

The future of the $600 billion online ad industry will be shaped in the coming weeks. Here are the arguments that will decide your future.

The antitrust trial against Google’s ad tech is underway. Read more of our coverage:

• This series of explainer videos breaks down the primary aspects of the Justice Department’s accusations that Google has monopolized the ad tech market.
• Here’s everything you need to know about Judge Leonie M. Brinkema, who will ultimately decide Google’s fate during this next case.
• Google’s antitrust trial looks at the giant’s past actions in ad tech, but industry experts say the stakes also are high for the future of AI.

Editor's note: We want to know your thoughts on the trial.

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