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Google Critics Think the Search Remedies Ruling is a Total Whiff
Critics are strongly condemning the antitrust remedies ruling against Google, deeming them insufficient to revive competition in the search market. Companies like DuckDuckGo and organizations such as the Open Markets Institute argue the decision allows Google to maintain its monopolistic practices, hindering rivals, especially in AI search. Lawmakers like Senator Amy Klobuchar highlight the ruling's limitations as a reason for Congress to enact legislation preventing dominant platforms from favoring their own products. The News/Media Alliance specifically criticized the ruling for not addressing Google's alleged practice of compelling publishers to supply content for AI features to stay visible in search results.