US Government Seeks Breakup of Google and Chrome in Antitrust Crackdown

 

In a significant escalation of the US government's antitrust crackdown on big tech, the Department of Justice has asked a judge to order the breakup of Google by selling its popular Chrome browser. This move marks a profound shift in the government's approach to regulating tech giants, which have largely been left unchallenged since the failed attempt to break up Microsoft two decades ago.¹

The proposed breakup is part of a broader effort to address Google's dominance in the tech industry. The government alleges that Google has exploited its control of the Android mobile operating system and its search engine to stifle competition and harm consumers.

Google has pushed back against the government's demands, calling them "fantastical" and "radical." The company argues that the proposed remedies would harm American consumers, developers, and small businesses, and jeopardize the country's global economic and technological leadership.

The case is expected to drag on for years, with Google likely to appeal any adverse ruling. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for the tech industry and the broader economy.

Key Developments:

US Government Seeks Breakup of Google and Chrome*: The Department of Justice has asked a judge to order the breakup of Google by selling its popular Chrome browser.

-Google Pushes Back Against Government Demands*: The company argues that the proposed remedies would harm American consumers, developers, and small businesses.

-Case Expected to Drag On for Years Google is likely to appeal any adverse ruling, with the outcome potentially having far-reaching implications for the tech industry and the bro

ader economy.