Justice Targets Tech Monopoly in Ad Tech | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

The U.S. Department of Justice just struck a major deal with a top tech giant, ending a long-running probe into its alleged monopoly in digital advertising. Accusations centered on how the company allegedly tilted the playing field in favor of its own platforms, crushing competition. This landmark settlement, hailed as a potential blueprint for future tech regulation, includes concrete steps to open up ad tech markets and give smaller players and advertisers a fair shot. As global regulators intensify their scrutiny of Big Tech’s market dominance, this move signals a bold new era in digital…