US Department of Justice Moves to Break Up Google to Enhance Competition in Search Market
The US Department of Justice has proposed significant measures aimed at dismantling Google’s monopoly in online search. The initiative includes selling off the Chrome browser and preventing exclusive contracts that favor Google’s search engine. This move follows a ruling by Judge Amit Mehta, who found Google had illegally suppressed competition. Google has criticized the proposals as overly broad and potentially harmful to users, while the DOJ argues that restoring competition is essential for a fair market. A decision from Judge Mehta is expected in 2025.