DOJ Pressures Google to Divest Chrome Amid Antitrust Concerns

The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly urging Google to spin off its Chrome browser business as part of antitrust enforcement actions. This move is part of a broader case against Google, which has been found to have violated antitrust laws in online search and search text ads markets. The Justice Department is also recommending antitrust requirements for Google's AI and Android operations, highlighting Chrome's significant role as a gateway to Google Search, with a 61% market share in the U.S.