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DOJ Seeks to Force Google to Sell Chrome, Unbundle Android to Break Search Monopoly

Nov 18, 2024, 11:06 PM

Top officials at the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division plan to ask a federal judge to force Alphabet Inc.'s Google to sell off its Chrome web browser, aiming to break up the company's alleged monopoly in online search, according to multiple reports on Monday. The DOJ seeks to dismantle Google's dominance by targeting its control over the Chrome browser, which is integral to its search and advertising operations. Additionally, the department proposes measures to allow websites to opt out of having their data used for artificial intelligence purposes and suggests unbundling Google Play from Android. The DOJ also seeks data licensing agreements to promote competition. Google responded by stating that the DOJ's proposals would harm consumers and developers.