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DOJ Considers Breaking Up Google and Ending Exclusive Deals After Monopoly Ruling

Oct 9, 2024, 02:11 AM

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering recommending that Google, part of Alphabet Inc., be forced to sell off parts of its operations as an antitrust remedy in the ongoing monopoly case against the tech giant. This could include breaking Google's exclusive agreements with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and browsers, aiming to reshape internet search practices. The DOJ has released its proposed remedies, indicating a broad approach that extends beyond the company's exclusivity deals. This follows Judge Amit Mehta's ruling that Google has maintained an illegal monopoly in the online search market. The potential breakup could lead to a historic antitrust action, significantly impacting Google and potentially the wider tech industry.