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Google Faces Crucial Antitrust Remedy Hearing as DOJ Proposes Radical Changes

The DOJ seeks major reforms to curb Google's market dominance, including selling Chrome and blocking exclusive deals with device makers amid ongoing antitrust scrutiny.


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The U.S. DOJ's remedy hearing against Google commenced following a ruling that deemed the company an illegal monopoly. Key proposed penalties include divesting the Chrome browser and prohibiting exclusive contracts with other tech firms. This case, likened to the historic Microsoft antitrust battle, comes as Google faces challenges from rivals in a shifting technological landscape that increasingly incorporates AI. The DOJ's attorney argued for strong measures to ensure competition, stressing that Google's dominance hampers innovation. Google counters that the remedies could diminish consumer choice and stifle innovation. Closing arguments are anticipated by late May 2025.

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