US Government Considers Breakup of Google Over Antitrust Violations
2 months ago
The US government is considering breaking up Google, separating its search business from Android, Chrome, and the Google Play app store. This follows a federal judge's ruling that Google violated antitrust laws. The DOJ argues Google's practices stifle competition, while Google claims the breakup could harm consumers and innovation. Potential penalties include banning exclusivity deals and requiring choice screens for search engines on devices.