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DOJ Considers Breakup of Google, Targeting Chrome and Android

Oct 9, 2024, 01:57 AM

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering significant actions against Alphabet's Google to address its monopolization of the online search market. Proposed remedies include a potential breakup of the tech giant, targeting its Chrome browser and Android operating system. The DOJ has informed a federal judge that it may recommend Google be forced to sell off parts of its operations to restore competition. This move comes as part of a broader approach to remedy Google's illegal search monopoly, which includes exclusivity deals with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and browsers. The discussions took place on October 8 and October 9, with tickers of interest including $GOOGL and $AAPL.