The Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided to pursue the divestiture of Google’s Chrome browser, which boasts a user base of 3.4 billion people. This move is part of an effort to dismantle Google’s alleged monopoly in the search market. The DOJ’s filing indicates that Google’s practices have created an economic giant that disrupts the marketplace, ensuring Google’s dominance. The government aims to level the playing field by forcing Google to sell Chrome, along with any necessary data or assets for its operation. Potential buyers will be vetted to avoid national security risks. While Google can continue contributing to the open-source Chromium project, it is barred from releasing new browsers during the judgment term. The case is currently overseen by Omeed Assefi, with Gail Slater, a nominee for the DOJ’s Antitrust Division, expected to intensify scrutiny on Big Tech.
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