DOJ Weighs Google Breakup After Monopoly Ruling! 🚨

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Summary:

  1. Possible Breakup Consideration
    The Department of Justice (DOJ) is exploring a potential breakup of Google as an antitrust measure to address its search and advertising monopoly.

  2. Antitrust Filing Details
    In a recent 32-page filing, the DOJ outlined remedies that could include various requirements to prevent Google’s monopoly maintenance, such as contract and non-discrimination obligations.

  3. Behavioral and Structural Remedies
    The DOJ is looking at measures that would stop Google from using its products (like Chrome and Android) to favor its own search services over competitors.

  4. Limiting Default Agreements
    The agency proposed limiting Google’s revenue-sharing agreements, such as those with Apple and Samsung, which cost Google billions each year.

  5. User Choice Screen
    One suggested remedy is to implement a “choice screen,” allowing users to select from various search engines, thereby reducing Google’s control over search distribution.

Read more at: CNBC | Court Filing

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