DOJ Signals Potential Breakup of Google Following Antitrust Ruling
DOJ Signals Potential Breakup of Google Following Antitrust Ruling Source-cnbc.com DOJ Considers Structural Remedies The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicated that it is contemplating a potential breakup of Google as a remedy for the tech giant’s monopolistic practices in the search engine market. In a filing released late Tuesday, the DOJ recommended several changes to Google’s business operations aimed at curbing its monopoly. These include contract prohibitions, data-sharing requirements, and interoperability measures, which could reshape Google’s position in the digital ecosystem. The DOJ is also evaluating both behavioral and structural remedies that would prevent Google from leveraging products like Chrome, Android, and the Play Store to bolster its dominance in search-related services. This move is particularly focused on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Moreover, the department is considering limiting default agreements and revenue-...