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US considers breaking up Google after illegal monopoly ruling, reports say (www.theguardian.com)
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A week after a judge ruled that Alphabet’s Google illegally monopolized the online search market, the US Department of Justice is considering options that include breaking up the tech giant, worth some $2tn, according to reports from the New York Times and Bloomberg News.

Divesting the Android operating system was one of the remedies most frequently discussed by justice department attorneys, the reports said.

Officials were also considering trying to force a possible sale of AdWords, Google’s search ad program, and a possible divestment of its Chrome web browser, according to the reports.

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

If I remember correctly, this is less about Google holding a monopoly and more about Google and the Republican/Trump side of the US government being at odds with one another politically.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

Yes and no. This is directly coming from Lina Kahn but Dems are definitely running off GOP fear of not knowing how a WiFi or TikTok works. It’s less about protecting consumer protections and more about “competition”.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I thought this DOJ was democrat? Also, from Google's POV wouldn't it be better to help Trump win in exchange for all of this being swept under the rug?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I believe Trump began the investigation. I remember hearing about this when he was still in office.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Ah that makes sense. Well, hopefully the break up happens then but I share the skepticism of others here.