- US DOJ suggests breaking up Google to end search monopoly
- It comes after a landmark ruling that says Google illegally stifled competition
- DOJ supported by several US states say breaking up Google allows for a more competitive landscape
US DOJ suggests breaking up Google to end search monopoly
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed breaking up Google to curb the tech giants’ dominance in online search. In a court filing on Wednesday, the DOJ suggested that Google should be required to sell its Chrome web browser and end contracts that make its search engine the default choice on devices from companies like Apple and Samsung. The proposal would also see Chrome barred from re-entering the browser market for five years.
These proposals follow a landmark ruling in August, where District Judge Amit Mehta determined that Google had illegally stifled competition in the search market. The DOJ, supported by several US states, argues that these measures are necessary to create a more competitive landscape.
Google is expected to respond with its own proposed remedies by December 20, with Judge Mehta’s final decision anticipated by the summer of 2025.