Alphabet Inc‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google is in ongoing antitrust battle with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the case just took another turn as the DOJ filed a revised set of proposed remedies.
But according to JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth, these changes offer little relief for the tech giant. The DOJ remains firm in its punitive stance, maintaining most of the restrictions from its initial proposal, leaving Google with few concessions under the new administration.
Choice Screens Ban Adds Pressure
One of the most significant blows is the DOJ’s decision to prohibit Google from making payments for search distribution via Choice Screens, which Anmuth sees as a clear negative. If upheld, this restriction could force Apple to reconsider its default search provider, potentially opening the door for Microsoft …
