The Justice Department is presenting its case for breaking up Google, arguing that the tech giant illegally maintains its search engine monopoly through payments to phone and browser makers. A judge will decide on remedies, potentially including forcing Google to spin off Chrome and Android. Google contends these remedies would harm consumers and innovation. The case, similar to the 1998 Microsoft antitrust case, could significantly reshape the tech landscape and influence future digital market regulation, potentially benefiting AI startups by reducing Google's dominance.

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