BRUSSELS--Europe's top antitrust regulator said it may seek the breakup of Google's ad-tech business as it charged the tech giant with abusing its dominance of the online advertising technology industry. The move Wednesday means Europe is joining the U.S.'s antitrust assault on Google's ad-tech business, potentially setting up a protracted battle that could shake up the broader business of buying and selling ads across websites and apps. The commission didn't immediately say which parts of its business Google might have to sell. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week that the commission was considering ordering a breakup of Google's ad-tech business. The company has also said it doesn't plan to sell or exit the ad-tech business.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 14, 2023 10:51 UTC