The US Department of Justice is considering breaking up Google as a remedy in the antitrust case
The U.S. Department of Justice is considering forcing Google to sell part of its business to address its monopoly behavior in the online search market. If implemented, this measure would be a historic antitrust split. Court documents indicate that the Department of Justice may require Google to provide access to its underlying data for search results and artificial intelligence products to prevent Google from gaining a competitive advantage through its products such as Chrome, Play, and Android
The U.S. Department of Justice has informed a federal judge that it is considering recommending forcing Google to sell part of its business to alleviate the harm caused by the monopoly in the online search market. If eventually implemented, this would be a historic antitrust breakup.
Antitrust enforcers said in court documents on Tuesday that Judge Amit Mehta could also compel Google to provide access to its foundational data used to build search results and artificial intelligence products.
The Department of Justice stated in the documents that it is "considering taking action and structural remedies to prevent Google from using products such as Chrome, Play, and Android to bolster Google Search and products and features related to Google Search, including emerging search access points and features such as artificial intelligence, to gain an advantage over competitors or new entrants."