The US Department of Justice has demanded that Google sell its popular Chrome browser as part of an antitrust investigation being conducted in Washington.
A judge has already ruled that Google holds a monopoly in the internet search market and uses “unfair methods to eliminate competitors.” Now, the court is considering potential actions to address the company’s practices.
The DOJ has also proposed banning Google from paying companies like Apple and Mozilla to make its search engine the default. Additionally, it suggests requiring Google to grant competitors access to its data and limit the promotion of its own services, such as Google Images.
Google has criticized these proposals, arguing that they could lead to a decline in product quality and pose security risks to user data. The company also pointed out that the decision to Mozilla, the developer of the Firefox browser, could deprive it of a critical source of revenue, negatively impacting the entire browser ecosystem.
A decision in the case is expected by the summer of 2025. The incoming administration of Donald Trump, set to take office in January, may take a different stance.
