Breaking Google's Monopoly: A Historic Legal Challenge

The U.S. plans to force Google to divest parts of its business to curb its illegal monopoly in online search. The Justice Department's proposed remedies aim to reshape internet search dynamics and prevent Google's dominance in artificial intelligence. Google plans to appeal against these proposals.

The U.S. government is intensifying its antitrust efforts against Alphabet's Google, proposing measures that could disrupt its control over the online search market. In a historic case, a judge recently ruled that Google has established an illegal monopoly, prompting the Justice Department to seek substantial remedies.

The proposed actions include divesting Google's Chrome browser and Android operating system, aiming to reshape the way Americans search the internet. Prosecutors also plan to prevent Google's dominance from extending to artificial intelligence, which could significantly impact the tech giant's revenue and growth potential.

Opposing these actions, Google deems the remedies as 'radical' and argues its success stems from quality service and competition. As legal pressures mount, the outcome of this case could set a precedent for similar actions against major tech firms, marking a shift in the regulatory landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)