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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to ask a judge to compel Alphabet\u2019s Google<\/strong> to divest its Chrome internet browser<\/strong>, marking one of the most aggressive antitrust moves against Big Tech under the Biden administration, according to a Bloomberg report. The push follows a previous ruling that Google illegally monopolized the search market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The DOJ is also expected to propose measures impacting Google\u2019s artificial intelligence (AI)<\/strong> operations and Android smartphone ecosystem<\/strong>. The government alleges that Google\u2019s practices stifle competition and harm consumers. However, Google, through its Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Lee-Anne Mulholland<\/strong>, criticized the DOJ\u2019s approach as a \u201cradical agenda\u201d<\/a> that exceeds the scope of legal issues and risks harming users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proposed Remedies and Market Impacts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Prosecutors have suggested several remedies, ranging from ending exclusive deals with companies like Apple, which make Google the default search engine on devices, to divesting major assets such as Chrome and Android. These steps aim to foster a more competitive digital ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google argues its search engine dominates due to superior quality and claims it faces competition from platforms like Amazon<\/strong>. The company insists users have the freedom to select alternative search engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Political and Legal Dimensions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The case carries political overtones, with former President Donald Trump<\/strong> having previously vowed to take action against Google for alleged bias but later expressing doubts about breaking up the company. The DOJ\u2019s actions come amidst broader efforts to regulate Big Tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google plans to appeal the case following a final ruling from U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta<\/strong>, expected by August 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Future of Chrome and Competitive Remedies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The government could delay requiring Chrome\u2019s sale if other remedies effectively increase competition in the search and browser markets. However, the DOJ\u2019s aggressive stance signals its determination to address Big Tech\u2019s perceived monopolistic behaviors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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