Google Wins US Antitrust Case, CEO Thanks Trump at White House

At a White House dinner hosted by President Donald Trump, Google CEO Sundar Pichai expressed relief and gratitude over the recent resolution of Google's antitrust case, which avoided a breakup of the company despite acknowledging illegal monopoly practices. Trump congratulated Pichai on the legal victory, highlighting the significant market surge in Google's stock value, while Pichai praised the Trump administration for its constructive dialogue during the process. Though Trump incorrectly credited the Biden administration with prosecuting the lawsuit, the case was originally filed in 2020 during Trump's first term. The ruling rejected the Department of Justice's harsher demands, such as forcing Google to stop paying Apple billions to remain the default search engine on iPhones, a deal that significantly benefits both companies. The conversation at the dinner also touched on artificial intelligence, with Pichai commending the Trump administration's "Winning the AI Race: America's AI Action Plan" as a strong start to maintaining U.S. leadership in AI. Additionally, the event underscored ongoing collaborations between tech leaders and the administration on investments and AI education initiatives.