DOJ Pushes for Google to Sell Chrome in Antitrust Case

The Justice Department maintains its stance on breaking up Google’s search monopoly, while dropping demands for divestment of AI investments.

The DOJ has reaffirmed its proposal that Google sell its Chrome browser as part of remedies for its illegal search monopoly, as ruled by a federal judge in 2024.
The proposal also calls for Google to stop paying partners for preferential search engine placement and to notify the DOJ about future collaborations with competitors.
The government has dropped its earlier demand for Google to divest its AI investments, citing the industry's need for funding to foster competition.
This marks the first major antitrust action under President Trump’s administration, continuing policies initiated during Biden’s presidency.
Google plans to appeal the proposed remedies, with court arguments set for April 2025, signaling a potentially lengthy legal battle.