DOJ Asks Google to Sell $20 Billion Worth Chrome to End Monopoly

In a dramatic escalation of its antitrust lawsuit against Google, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed sweeping changes to the tech giant’s operations, including the forced sale of its Chrome browser and potentially its Android operating system.

The proposal, which aims to address concerns over Google’s dominance in search distribution, has sparked sharp criticism from the company.

The DOJ’s remedies target Google’s search distribution agreements with major partners like Apple, Mozilla, smartphone manufacturers, and wireless carriers. However, Google has described the proposal as an “extreme” and “interventionist” move that goes far beyond the court’s initial findings in the case.

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Key Points of DOJ’s Proposal

• Forced Sale of Chrome and Android: The DOJ is advocating for the divestiture of Chrome and possibly Android, which Google argues would compromise ...