Source – Google could soon face regulatory action as the DOJ considers antitrust measures to rein in the company’s grip on online search, which could involve splitting off Android, Chrome, and related assets.
The U.S. Justice Department has unveiled an ambitious plan to tackle Google’s monopoly as part of its antitrust lawsuit against the company, as reported by CNBC. This comes on the heels of the DOJ’s legal victory in August when a U.S. District Court labeled Google a “monopolist” for breaking antitrust laws in its efforts to stay the default search engine on devices and browsers.
The U.S. government has spotted a potential anticompetitive network connecting Android devices, the Google Play Store, Chrome, and Search.
To tackle these anticompetitive issues, the U.S. might push Google to be more transparent about alternative search options and let websites choose whether they want to be part of AI training.
- The DOJ is considering antitrust actions that could lead to breaking up Google’s grip on online search by separating Android, Chrome, and other products.
- The U.S. government sees potential antitrust issues connecting Google’s Android, Play Store, Chrome, and Search services.
- Google argues the proposed changes could harm users and the business, warning that splitting Android or Chrome would increase costs and hurt competition.
The Justice Department is also weighing more extreme steps, like making Google share search data with competitors or separating Chrome and Android.
