US Plans to Dismantle Google, According to Bloomberg
According to a report by Bloomberg, the Justice Department plans to pursue a compulsory sale of the Chrome internet browser as part of its antitrust case against Google. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The Justice Department is reportedly planning to request a court order for Google to divest its Chrome internet browser, according to Bloomberg.
This move marks a significant action against one of the largest and most contentious tech firms globally, as noted by the outlet.
In August, District Judge Amit Mehta determined that the tech giant had illegally monopolized the online search market by paying companies like Apple and Samsung to set its search engine as the default option on their devices.
Chrome, which commands a 65% share of the global web browser market—nearly four times that of its closest rival, Safari—is crucial for Google's advertising operations, as it enables the company to influence how users experience the internet and the advertisements they encounter, Bloomberg highlighted.
Additionally, it’s reported that the Justice Department will request the judge to enforce measures related to artificial intelligence and impose requirements for data licensing, according to sources familiar with the plans.
If these proposals are accepted, they could significantly alter the landscape of the online search market and the emerging AI sector, as reported by Bloomberg.
“The government continues to push a radical agenda that goes far beyond the legal issues in this case,” stated Google’s vice president of regulatory affairs, Lee-Anne Mulholland, in remarks quoted by multiple media outlets.
The Justice Department initiated the civil antitrust lawsuit against Google for monopolizing search and search advertising in 2020, during Donald Trump’s administration.
In September, Trump indicated that if he were re-elected, he would advocate for the prosecution of Google, alleging that the company predominantly showcases “bad stories” about him.
However, in October, Trump expressed doubts about the potential breakup of the corporation, suggesting that it could instead be made “more fair.”
A hearing to discuss remedy proposals is scheduled for April, with a final ruling anticipated by August 2025.
Ramin Sohrabi for TROIB News
This move marks a significant action against one of the largest and most contentious tech firms globally, as noted by the outlet.
In August, District Judge Amit Mehta determined that the tech giant had illegally monopolized the online search market by paying companies like Apple and Samsung to set its search engine as the default option on their devices.
Chrome, which commands a 65% share of the global web browser market—nearly four times that of its closest rival, Safari—is crucial for Google's advertising operations, as it enables the company to influence how users experience the internet and the advertisements they encounter, Bloomberg highlighted.
Additionally, it’s reported that the Justice Department will request the judge to enforce measures related to artificial intelligence and impose requirements for data licensing, according to sources familiar with the plans.
If these proposals are accepted, they could significantly alter the landscape of the online search market and the emerging AI sector, as reported by Bloomberg.
“The government continues to push a radical agenda that goes far beyond the legal issues in this case,” stated Google’s vice president of regulatory affairs, Lee-Anne Mulholland, in remarks quoted by multiple media outlets.
The Justice Department initiated the civil antitrust lawsuit against Google for monopolizing search and search advertising in 2020, during Donald Trump’s administration.
In September, Trump indicated that if he were re-elected, he would advocate for the prosecution of Google, alleging that the company predominantly showcases “bad stories” about him.
However, in October, Trump expressed doubts about the potential breakup of the corporation, suggesting that it could instead be made “more fair.”
A hearing to discuss remedy proposals is scheduled for April, with a final ruling anticipated by August 2025.
Ramin Sohrabi for TROIB News
