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In response to the U.S. Department of Justice’s directive that Google must divest and sell its Chrome browser business, the company announced its intention to appeal the decision, asserting that the proposed remedy is excessively radical and would ultimately harm consumer interests.
Google further contends that the initial ruling by the court was flawed and expressed hope that the appeals process would lead to a reversal.
The earlier judgment, handed down by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, determined that Google had established a monopoly through its search engine dominance. The Department of Justice argued that for many users, browsers serve as the primary gateway to the internet, and that Chrome, as the world’s most widely used browser, has become a crucial pillar in Google’s strategy to consolidate its search engine dominance. The DOJ’s proposal to force a divestiture of the Chrome business is intended to disrupt this dynamic and allow greater access for third-party search engines within the browser.
Google countered that the DOJ’s solution could raise privacy concerns and potentially increase governmental access to user data, thereby compromising the rights of consumers. As an alternative, the company proposed opening Chrome to more search engine providers and allowing greater flexibility in selecting default search engines on Android devices. Additionally, Google pledged to establish an independent oversight committee to ensure these efforts remain within appropriate bounds.
During court testimony, Nick Turley, Head of ChatGPT at OpenAI, revealed that should Google be compelled to divest Chrome, OpenAI would be interested in acquiring the browser business. Meanwhile, Mozilla’s Chief Financial Officer warned that if Google is forced to restructure due to antitrust rulings, it could spell the end of the Firefox browser business.
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