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Opinions on the DOJ's actions are divided among industry experts. Some view these antitrust measures as necessary for invigorating competition in the tech industry, while others argue that the government may be penalizing success rather than protecting consumer welfare. Investors like David Friedberg contend that the ruling may have anti-success implications and fail to recognize that larger companies can drive innovation through economies of scale.
Others, like Jason Kalkanis, admit that though Google maintains a monopoly in the search sector, they face fierce competition in digital advertising from platforms like Meta, Amazon, and TikTok. It raises the question of whether Google is at risk of losing its position in advertising, even though it maintains a monopoly over search.