How Google’s AI Power Grab Could Change Everything | DOJ Antitrust Trial Explained | newsdrift

Is Google using its dominance in search to control the future of AI? In this video, we break down the U.S. Department of Justice’s ongoing antitrust trial against Google and explore how the case could reshape the tech industry. From exclusive search deals to AI platforms like Gemini, learn how Google’s massive data advantage is at the center of the government's argument—and what bold remedies like breaking up Chrome or ending default agreements could mean for the future of the internet.

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Google search monopoly and DOJ ruling

Google’s Gemini AI and data advantage

Exclusive deals with Apple and Samsung

Proposed remedies: Chrome divestiture, data sharing

Sundar Pichai's response to DOJ

What this means for the future of AI and big tech

📅 Stay updated as the court decision approaches in August 2025.

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In a courtroom in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Department of Justice is taking on one of the most powerful tech companies in the world—Google. At the center of this high-stakes battle is a question that could shape the future of the internet and artificial intelligence: Is Google using its dominance in search to unfairly control the next frontier—AI?

The DOJ’s case against Google originally began over its control of the search engine market. In August 2024, a federal judge ruled that Google had illegally maintained a monopoly in general search services and text advertising. Now, the trial has entered a new phase focused on remedies—what should be done to restore competition.

But the focus isn’t just on search anymore. It’s on artificial intelligence.

The government argues that Google’s position in search gives it an unbeatable edge in AI. By dominating how users search the web, Google collects massive amounts of data—data that fuels its AI models, including its Gemini AI platform. This cycle, they argue, reinforces Google’s power. More data makes better AI. Better AI brings in more users. And more users generate even more data.

According to the DOJ, this is more than just smart business. It’s a self-perpetuating monopoly. And it’s not just about data. Google is striking deals to expand its AI reach. The DOJ pointed out that Google has paid companies like Samsung to pre-install the Gemini AI app on Android devices. These kinds of arrangements echo the very practices that landed Google in court in the first place—paying to be the default.

To counter this, the DOJ has proposed bold solutions. One is the divestiture of Chrome—yes, forcing Google to sell its Chrome browser. The idea is that by owning the browser, Google controls how billions of people access the web. That control gives it another unfair advantage in shaping the AI experience.

Another proposal is to ban Google from making exclusive agreements that lock in its dominance. One example is the staggering \$26.3 billion deal Google has with Apple to be the default search engine in Safari. The DOJ wants to end these kinds of arrangements.

The most radical proposal? Requiring Google to share some of its data with competitors. The government believes this would level the playing field in AI development. It would give smaller companies access to the kind of data they could never collect on their own.

These ideas aren’t without precedent. The DOJ has drawn comparisons to major antitrust cases in the past—like the breakup of AT\&T in the 1980s or Standard Oil in the

Google also points out that its investments in AI benefit consumers and keep the company competitive against emerging rivals. In fact, Google faces growing pressure from companies like OpenAI and Microsoft, both of which have gained ground with powerful AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot. From Google’s perspective, the market is evolving rapidly, and its AI dominance is far from guaranteed.

So what happens next? The judge is expected to rule on the proposed remedies by August 2025. If the DOJ gets its way, the consequences could be massive—not just for Google, but for the entire tech industry. Forcing Google to split off Chrome, end default agreements, or share its data would dramatically reshape the competitive landscape. It could open the door for new players in AI and search. Or it could create new legal and technical headaches that disrupt how billions of people use the internet.

At its core, this case is about more than one company. It’s about the future of how we find information, how AI is built and deployed, and who controls the digital tools that are becoming essential to our daily lives.

Whether you see Google as a visionary innovator or a modern-day monopoly, one thing is clear—the outcome of this case could change the tech world forever.