With the intention of lessening the company’s hegemonic position in the internet search industry, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has ordered Google to sell its Chrome browser. As part of the DOJ’s continuing legal fight against Google for allegedly engaging in monopolistic actions, this proposition has been made.
According to the DOJ, Google’s grip of Chrome further solidifies its authority in search, therefore stifling competition. Furthermore, according to the agency, Google’s sponsored partnerships with businesses like Apple hinder the growth of other search engines. These acts, according to the U.S. government, are unlawful and ought to be stopped.
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Google has resisted the plan, claiming it is unnecessarily severe and harmful to the business. The IT behemoth is getting ready to challenge this ruling, claiming that selling Chrome will cause it to lose business.
Google is anticipated to appeal any unfavorable rulings in the lawsuit, which is scheduled to be reviewed in court in April. In the broader discussion about big tech regulation and competition in the digital market, this ongoing dispute between the DOJ and Google is viewed as a pivotal point.
