Recherche terminée dans 3 sitesThe U.S. government, particularly the Department of Justice (DoJ) and state attorneys general, have been scrutinizing Google over potential antitrust violations. As part of this investigation, there are discussions about whether Google may be compelled to sell off its dominant Chrome web browser, which controls a significant portion of the global browser market. This investigation is part of a broader effort to curb the dominance of major tech companies like Google, which have been accused of using their market power to disadvantage competitors. If the DoJ moves forward with this plan, it could represent the first instance of the U.S. government forcing a major tech company to break up in decades
The U.S. government is reportedly considering a drastic move against Google's dominance in the tech sector by potentially forcing the company to sell its Chrome web browser. This is part of a broader investigation into antitrust violations, with the Department of Justice (DoJ) and state attorneys general examining Google's market power. Chrome controls about 70% of the global browser market, making it a focal point of concerns over monopolistic practices. If the investigation leads to action, it could set a significant precedent for the break-up of major U.S. companies due to antitrust issues
This scrutiny follows a series of investigations into Google's dominance across multiple platforms, including search and Android, where similar accusations of anti-competitive behavior have been raised. For more details on these ongoing developments, see reports from Politico and Beebom