The short version

Ari Paparo predicted on October 6, 2024: “What to do with search in this market, it's quite easy actually, just spin out DFP, the problem is solved. And I think it's very possible that will be the outcome, uh I would say 75% is my current estimate.” Verdict: Still evolving. As of mid-2026, no regulator has ordered or announced a…

Prediction by

Ari Paparo

On October 6, 2024

“What to do with search in this market, it's quite easy actually, just spin out DFP, the problem is solved. And I think it's very possible that will be the outcome, uh I would say 75% is my current estimate.”

Follow-up

As of mid-2026, no regulator has ordered or announced a formal spin-out of DFP from Google. Ongoing antitrust actions have discussed structural remedies, but not a confirmed DFP spin-out.

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