Wed Sep 03 14:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Google Responds to Court Order in Antitrust Case, Cites AI Impact

**MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -** A U.S. court has issued a ruling on next steps in the Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit against Google regarding its search distribution practices, prompting a response from the tech giant. Google acknowledges the court’s decision, which includes limitations on how the company distributes its services and a requirement to share search data with competitors.

In a statement released today, Google emphasized the evolving landscape of the search industry due to the rise of artificial intelligence. “Today’s decision recognizes how much the industry has changed through the advent of AI, which is giving people so many more ways to find information,” the statement read. The company maintains that intense competition and consumer choice exist in the search market, reiterating its disagreement with the court’s initial liability decision in August 2024.

Google expressed concerns about the potential impact of the court’s imposed requirements on user privacy and the overall user experience. “We have concerns about how these requirements will impact our users and their privacy, and we’re reviewing the decision closely,” the company stated.

Despite these concerns, Google highlighted a positive aspect of the ruling, noting that the court recognized that forcing the divestiture of Chrome and Android would exceed the scope of the case and potentially harm consumers and partners.

Moving forward, Google says it will remain focused on developing innovative products that consumers actively choose. The company promises to continue monitoring the situation and is reviewing the court’s full decision.

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