The DOJ’s latest proposal still wants Google to cut Chrome loose

What you need to know

  • The DOJ is still pushing Google to sell Chrome, and maybe even Android, to break its search monopoly.
  • Selling Chrome would give other search engines a real shot at a broader reach of users, as per the filing.
  • The DOJ dropped its demand for Google to sell AI investments but wants stricter oversight.

The US Department of Justice is once again pressuring Google to divest Chrome, with the goal of challenging its dominant position in search and promoting fair competition.

In a revised filing to Judge Amit Mehta, the DOJ is doubling down on its push for Google to sell off its web browser, and maybe even Android. The agency argues that breaking up these key assets is the only way to fix Google’s monopoly problem.

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