The US Department of Justice may pressure Google to sell Chrome. According to the Bloomberg report, the US Department of Justice could ask a judge to pressure Google’s parent company, Alphabet, to sell the Chrome browser. This information has been given citing people related to this case.
Apart from this, the department can also take important steps in terms of Artificial Intelligence and Google’s Android operating system. Apart from this, Justice Amit Mehta may make data licensing mandatory for the big tech company.
What did the court say against Google?
If all these decisions are made, it will be the largest legal step taken against any technology company. In an August decision, the court found Google guilty of violating antitrust rules. The court stated in its decision that Google had unfairly taken advantage of its monopoly in the search and advertising market.
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The court had said: “After carefully observing and understanding all the witnesses and evidence, the court came to the decision that Google is a monopolist and has worked to maintain its monopoly.”
Chrome’s market share
If you look at the current global browser market, Google Chrome has a 65 percent share. While Apple Safari’s market share is 21 percent. Google may also have to face difficult decisions regarding the Android operating system. According to the report, Google will have to separate the Android operating system from its other services. It has search services and Google Play Mobile.
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Now when you buy an Android smartphone, all Google services are pre-installed on it. However, this story may change in the future. Google may offer you the ability to connect search engines, mail services and other services separately. It will take time to make a decision on this.
Judge Amit Mehta can give his verdict in the Google case in August 2025. Only after this will the company be able to appeal. Chrome is an important asset for Google. With this the company gains a lot. Apart from all this, the return of Donald Trump to power in the United States can mean a big change in this matter. This case against Google began during Trump’s first term. However, the decision in this regard came during Biden’s term.
