The ongoing antitrust case against Google culminated in a pivotal showdown as the tech giant presented its final defense. A judge is weighing various remedies, including the potential breakup of Google amidst rising competition from AI-driven search tools. The Justice Department is pushing for remedies that consider the implications of AI on future competition, while Google argues for maintaining its Chrome browser. As the judge evaluates the complexities of the case, including the role of AI in reshaping search dynamics, the fate of Google’s search monopoly hangs in the balance.