Google setback, possibility of selling Google Chrome

 Google setback, possibility of selling Google Chrome

The US Department of Justice is likely to pressure Google to sell its most popular web browser, Google Chrome. According to a Bloomberg report, the Justice Department may request a judge to pressure Google's parent company to sell the Chrome browser.

In addition, the department is also likely to take important steps on artificial intelligence and Google's Android operating system. It is also estimated that the judge may rule on mandatory data licensing for Google.

If all the above decisions are taken, this will be the largest legal action taken against any technology company. In a ruling in August, the court found Google guilty of violating antitrust rules. The court found that Google had taken unfair advantage of its monopoly in the search and advertising markets.

The court said, ‘After considering and considering all the witnesses and evidence, the court has come to the conclusion that Google is a monopolist and that it has acted to maintain its monopoly.’

After the said decision, the Justice Department is said to have prepared a proposal to force Google to sell the Chrome browser. According to which, Google will propose to the court to break up the Google company, which will separate Google and Google Chrome. If the court approves the proposal, Google will have to sell its Chrome division for $ 20 billion or form a separate company.

Google Chrome's market share

Google Chrome has a 65 percent share of the existing internet browser market. Apple Safari, which is in second place, has a 21 percent market share.

Meanwhile, Google may also face a tough decision regarding the Android operating system. According to the news, Google may have to separate the Android operating system from its other services. This includes services such as Google Search and Google Play Mobile.

Currently, when we buy an Android smartphone, we get various Google services pre-installed on it. However, this story may change in the future. Google may allow you to add Gmail and other services separately from the search engine. However, it may take some time for the decision on this matter. It is said that the district judge may decide on this matter in August 2025.

Google may then appeal against this. Chrome is an important asset for Google. Through it, Google makes a lot of income. In addition to all this, there may be a major upheaval in this matter with the return of Donald Trump to power in the US. This case against Google began during Trump's first administration. However, the decision on this came during Biden's administration.

Meanwhile, Google responded to the US Department of Justice's proposal to break up the company and sell Google Chrome, stating that selling the world's most popular web browser would affect both consumers and businesses.

In a statement, Google said, 'The Department of Justice is advancing an extremist agenda on this issue and it goes beyond the legal issue.'