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The History of Ad Tech

A four-part series and corresponding podcast exploring the history of ad tech.

The History of Ad Tech

Google’s ad tech empire faces its moment of truth

Judge Leonie Brinkema now contemplates a forced divestiture, a decision that could reshape how the open web is monetized.

November 24, 2025

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