Google Faces Global Antitrust Challenges Over Search and Browser Dominance

The US Department of Justice and UK regulators push for significant changes to Google's business model, including potential divestitures and lawsuits.

The US Department of Justice has proposed forcing Google to sell its Chrome browser and possibly Android to address its unlawful monopoly in search and advertising markets.
Google plans to appeal a recent US court ruling that found the company violated antitrust laws, while also preparing its response to the DOJ's proposed remedies.
In the UK, a £7 billion ($8.8 billion) class action lawsuit alleges Google abused its dominance by raising ad prices, which were passed on to consumers, and by requiring default search agreements on Android and iOS devices.
Critics argue that breaking up Google might not address the root causes of its dominance, with some experts suggesting targeted behavioral remedies as a more practical approach.
The proposed changes could disrupt Google's advertising model, which heavily relies on data from its search engine, Chrome browser, and Android operating system.