Google has met with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to argue against a potential forced sale of its Chrome browser, claiming it would pose a national security threat. This comes after Google lost an antitrust case in August, branding it a monopolist. The DOJ had requested that Google be compelled to divest Chrome and cease payments for search engine placement. Google contends that such actions would not only harm the American economy but also national security. The company suggests that without its backing, Chrome and Android might not receive security updates as frequently, potentially compromising user security. However, Google has not provided specifics on how its search dominance supports national security. Meanwhile, examples like Mozilla’s Firefox show that smaller entities can maintain robust security without the scale of Google.
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