US regulators are urging a federal judge to require Google to sell its Chrome web browser as a measure to curb the company’s dominance in the search engine market. This follows a court ruling that found Google has maintained an abusive monopoly for over a decade.
In a 23-page filing submitted Wednesday, the Department of Justice proposed sweeping actions, including the divestiture of Chrome and restrictions to prevent Google’s Android operating system from prioritising its own search engine.
The Justice Department argued that selling Chrome would “permanently stop Google’s control of this critical search access point,” enabling rival search engines to compete on a level playing field.
Although regulators stopped short of demanding a sale of Android, they emphasised that Google could still be required to divest its smartphone operating system if further anti-competitive practices are discovered.
This latest move highlights ongoing efforts to ensure fair competition in the tech industry and reduce the power of dominant players like Google.
