Google could be forced to sell off Chrome in order to dismantle its search monopoly
While the writing has been on the wall for some months, we're now getting clearer information about the Google situation, with Bloomberg reporting that the DOJ will now "push Google to sell Chrome" in order to break up its search monopoly. While nothing concrete has been revealed yet, we could hear official words as early as Wednesday.
US Government May Push Google to Sell Chrome, Unbundle Android
According to Bloomberg, the DOJ team has met with numerous lawyers and industry experts to decide on a path forward. The government now feels that Google's ownership of Chrome is core to its anticompetitive behavior, and the best way to rectify that is to force Google to let Chrome go.
CNBC's Deirdre Bosa has the latest on how the Department of Justice could shake up the tech industry.
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DOJ to propose Chrome sale to curb Google’s search monopolyUnder the proposal, measures related to artificial intelligence and the Android operating system are included.
This potential move follows a landmark ruling in August that found Google created an illegal monopoly on search engines.
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