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Microsoft gets a free pass because they're a 1-stop shop for governments and companies running offices. A walled garden is useful when non-technical people have to keep information somewhat securely.

Google's search and ad dominance on the other hand are less convenient for governments.

If Google's ad business was split from the rest, it would mean the ad business having to pay the search engine business and other Google businesses to advertise on them.

The economy, consumer confidence and investor mood changed. The way you make investors richer changes depending on inflation.