Overview

• The US Department of Justice has proposed forcing Google to sell its Chrome browser and possibly Android to address its unlawful monopoly in search and advertising markets.
• Google plans to appeal a recent US court ruling that found the company violated antitrust laws, while also preparing its response to the DOJ's proposed remedies.
• In the UK, a £7 billion ($8.8 billion) class action lawsuit alleges Google abused its dominance by raising ad prices, which were passed on to consumers, and by requiring default search agreements on Android and iOS devices.
• Critics argue that breaking up Google might not address the root causes of its dominance, with some experts suggesting targeted behavioral remedies as a more practical approach.
• The proposed changes could disrupt Google's advertising model, which heavily relies on data from its search engine, Chrome browser, and Android operating system.