There are reports from sources like Bloomberg and the New York Times suggesting that the US Department of Justice is contemplating the fragmentation of Google.
A recent ruling by a federal court in the US found the tech behemoth guilty of violating antitrust regulations by investing massive amounts in establishing an illicit monopoly and becoming the primary search engine globally.
More details: Google illegally maintained online search monopoly, US court rules
This judgment is being viewed as a significant victory for authorities who are challenging the supremacy of Big Tech companies.
According to insider sources, the Department of Justice is considering various actions, including mandating Alphabet’s tech giant Google to share data with competitors and implementing measures to prevent it from gaining an unjust advantage in AI products.
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The potential actions under consideration include dismantling the Android operating system, AdWords, Google’s search ad scheme, or the Chrome web browser, as outlined in the reports.
Other tech giants like Meta, Amazon, and Apple have also faced legal challenges from antitrust regulators in the last four years due to their market dominance.
Back in 2004, Microsoft resolved allegations with the Department of Justice regarding the imposition of its Internet Explorer Web browser on Windows users.
At the moment, both Google and the Department of Justice have not yet responded to requests for comments.
