New DOJ proposal still calls for Google to divest Chrome

New DOJ proposal still calls for Google to divest Chrome, but allows for AI investments
The US Department of Justice is still calling for Google to sell its web browser Chrome, according to a Friday court filing. The DOJ first proposed
DOJ Lets Google Keep AI Investments, Fate of Chrome Still Up in the Air
As part of the remedies phase of its antitrust case against Google, the DOJ says prohibiting Google’s AI investments could 'cause unintended consequences in the evolving AI space.'
DOJ vs Google: Chrome Breakup, Open APIs, and AI Oversight All on the Table
The most eye-catching development is the increasing likelihood that Google could be forced to divest Chrome—yes, the Chrome browser that dominates over 60% of global web traffic. A Chrome breakup, once considered a fringe idea,
DOJ Eases AI Scrutiny on Google But Demands Chrome Be Sold
Despite this adjustment, the DOJ is still pursuing aggressive measures to curb Google’s dominance in online search. The agency maintains that Google’s control over the search
The US government still wants Google to sell off Chrome
Although the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has dropped its AI divestiture proposal for Google, which could’ve seen the tech giant forced to sell off its AI investments (including a multibillion-dollar stake in Anthropic), the company still faces an uncertain future over its Chrome browser.
Google Told To Sell Chrome, But Can Keep AI Investments
Google which has been facing the possibility of a forced breakup of the company has obtained a partial reprieve after the US Justice Department said that the company can maintain its existing investments in AI startups such as Anthropic,
Goliath devastates the market: Google should sell Chrome
Google should sell Chrome, the US justice authorities demand. However, the AI investments in Anthropic are off the table.
DOJ Reaffirms Biden-Era Plan To Break Up Google
The Justice Department doubled down on its proposal to break up Google, dealing a blow to Big Tech hopes that President Donald Trump’s antitrust policies would be less aggressive than President Joe Biden’s.
The DOJ reaffirms its stance on Google selling off Chrome
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reiterated that it wants Google to divest Chrome to promote competition in internet search. Google may also be required to sell Android if its proposed remedies are ineffective.
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