Google's Chrome Browser Still on the Block Under DOJ Proposal
The US Department of Justice is still calling for Google to sell its web browser Chrome, according to a recent court filing. The DOJ first proposed that Google should sell Chrome last year, under then-President Joe Biden, but it seems to be sticking with that plan under the second Trump administration. The department is, however, no longer calling for the company to divest all its investments in artificial intelligence.
- This proposal highlights the ongoing tension between the government's desire to promote competition and Google's efforts to maintain its dominance in the online search market, where Chrome's browser plays a critical role.
- Will the DOJ's continued push for Chrome's sale lead to increased scrutiny of other tech giants' market power and influence on consumer choice?