US Antitrust Probe: Is Google Facing a Breakup?

The US Justice Department is exploring drastic measures to dismantle Google’s monopoly in web search, potentially leading to a breakup of the tech giant. This action follows a recent court ruling that found Google unlawfully monopolized the online search advertising market. Sources indicate that the department is actively considering legal remedies, including the possibility of forcing Google to divest key parts of its operations. This could involve separating Google’s Android operating system from its Chrome browser, two key products that contribute to its market dominance. The department is also examining the potential for Google to sell its AdWords platform, a significant revenue source for the company. A less drastic option under consideration is requiring Google to share more data with its competitors, potentially forcing it to disclose sensitive information to rival search engines. Google has declared its intention to appeal the court ruling and maintains that it’s not guilty of any wrongdoing, asserting its position as the world’s best search engine.