Selling Chrome might not even be the most painful part of the DOJ’s antitrust demands for Google.
Next year, a court could require Google to do anything from syndicating its search results to selling its prized Chrome browser.
For the first time since the 2020 complaint, the Justice Department is showing its hand. It’s not just about breaking Google up — it’s about restoring competition, from small tweaks to massive structural changes.
Here’s what’s on the table:
Sell Chrome
Chrome, the largest browser by market share, is a powerful gateway for search traffic.
But what if it belonged to someone else? Potential buyers range from tech giants to AI firms like OpenAI.
Stop Self-Preferencing
No more using Android to favor Google Search over competitors.
Share the Data Treasure Chest
The DOJ wants Google to share its search data at marginal cost for 10 years. Imagine what competitors could build with that.
End Exclusionary Deals
Say goodbye to billion-dollar deals like Google’s partnership with Apple for Safari’s prime real estate.
But here’s the kicker: Even if Google parts with Chrome, experts say the real competition-killer might be Google’s data.
So what does this mean for the future of search?
Will we see more innovation or just another tech giant stepping in to replace Google’s dominance?
Let’s discuss:
Will splitting Chrome from Google improve competition?
What happens when competitors access Google’s search data?
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