Google Faces Antitrust Battle Over Chrome's Future
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The U.S. Department of Justice is proposing measures to limit Google's dominance following a court ruling that it abused its search monopoly, including potentially forcing Google to sell or spin off its Chrome browser. This move comes as Google faces competition from the OpenAI/Microsoft alliance. The DOJ's actions could disrupt Google's business model, which heavily relies on Chrome's integration with its search and advertising services. The situation draws parallels to Microsoft's antitrust case 25 years ago, and any legal proceedings are expected to be lengthy, with hearings set for 2025.
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