Google Appeals US Search Monopoly Verdict, Seeks Stay on Business Changes

• Google has filed an appeal against a US federal court ruling declaring it holds an illegal monopoly in online search and search advertising.
• The appeal, submitted on January 16 in Washington federal court, also requests a stay on certain remedies during the process.
• US District Judge Amit Mehta ruled in August 2024 that Google illegally monopolized the search market through contracts with Apple and Samsung.
• Google argues the decision overlooks user preference, rapid innovation like AI search, and competition from startups.
• The company seeks to pause data-sharing and syndication mandates to protect privacy and innovation, while accepting other changes like shorter preload contracts.

Why It Matters: Google appeals US monopoly ruling, seeking to delay business changes and protect innovation.