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04/04/2025 - US Shuts Down Effort to Force Google Divestment: A Shift in Antitrust Tactics (USA)

argument: Notizie/News - Competition Law / Antitrust Law

Source: Cryptopolitan

Cryptopolitan – The article discusses the U.S. decision to withdraw its longstanding effort to force Google to divest certain technology and AI investments amid an antitrust case. It explains that this policy shift signals a broader change in how regulators approach antitrust enforcement in the tech industry. The piece explores the economic and legal factors that led to abandoning the divestment strategy, including concerns about stifling innovation and the complexities of breaking up deeply integrated tech conglomerates.

The article also examines the implications of this decision for future antitrust actions and regulatory oversight of major tech firms. Analysts suggest that while the withdrawal may reduce immediate regulatory pressure on Google, it also sets a precedent for a more cautious approach to antitrust remedies. The discussion reflects on how evolving market dynamics and technological advancements are reshaping enforcement policies in the United States.