Justice Department Pushing Google to Spin Off Chrome, Reports Say

The Department of Justice wants Google to spin off its Chrome browser business, according to Bloomberg. They are also looking to suggest antitrust measures related to AI and the Android mobile operating system.

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These actions come after the Justice Department’s years-long case against Google, which aimed to show the company’s monopoly in web search in the U.S. In August, federal judge Amit Mehta ruled in favor of the Justice Department, stating that Google violated antitrust laws in online search and search text ads markets.

Why focus on Chrome? The Justice Department believes it is a crucial entry point for users of Google Search. Chrome holds a 61% share of the U.S. browser market, as reported by web traffic service StatCounter.

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