The US government has escalated its efforts to curb Google’s dominance by calling for a court order to break up the tech giant, specifically by selling its Chrome browser.
This move is part of a broader antitrust initiative that also seeks to end Google’s exclusive agreements with smartphone manufacturers to make its search engine the default option.
Additionally, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed that Google’s Android operating system be sold if these measures do not sufficiently address concerns over its market control.
The government argued that these actions are necessary to ensure competition and prevent Google from exploiting its power in the tech industry.
In response, Google’s global affairs president, Kent Walker, criticized the DOJ’s stance, calling it an overreach that could damage the company’s investments in artificial intelligence and hinder technological progress.
The case, which follows a ruling last August that deemed Google a monopoly, is set to continue in court with arguments scheduled for next April.
While the outcome of the case remains uncertain, with potential appeals and political shifts on the horizon, this legal battle could reshape the future of major tech companies in the US.
