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DOJ proposes remedies to curb Google's search dominance

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is weighing potential sanctions against Alphabet’s Google (GOOG, GOOGL) that could force a breakup of the company and dismantle the tech giant’s dominance of the online search market. This comes months after a federal judge ruled that Google violated antitrust law with its search engine, labeling it as a monopolist. The DOJ proposes several remedies, all aimed at ensuring that Google does not pose future harm through its alleged monopolistic behavior. First, the DOJ wants to limit or end the contracts that place Google as the default provider on internet-connected devices in places such as browsers, apps, and AI search tools. DOJ officials also propose that websites should be able to opt out of having Google sweep them for information. This would prevent Google from continuing to bolster its index and give more of its competitors an opportunity in web content. Finally, the DOJ is looking to target Google’s search text advertising by potentially licensing its advertising feed. Other proposals include going after Google Chrome, the Play Store, and Android. Google posted a response to the DOJ’s proposals, calling it “radical and sweeping,” and arguing that it risks “hurting consumers, businesses, and developers.” The company added, “We believe that today’s blueprint goes well beyond the legal scope of the Court’s decision about Search distribution contracts.” Yahoo Finance Senior Legal Reporter Alexis Keenan examines the framework proposed by the DOJ as the trial moves forward in the remedies phase and how it may impact the broader tech sector.
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11 comments
@nof7864

and what about Microsoft's monopolies!

@stnln2180

It's down allright 1.59% and after market is down to 0.07%😂

@cameron.t

Maybe would have been a good benefit if it happened a decade ago. The slow reaction is something to consider for eventual AI search engine dominance. Especially since the very same thing is in the throes of throwing off text-based search

@ibrahemhashem1483

So All they want is to remove Google search engine as a default……. and what impact is it really gonna do, people All around the world except for China are going to use it, default or not
They really got nothing on Google and they better save trial expense, all the harm is being done with publicity is affecting the stock price for the short while, and I think Google is entitled to sue them back for it

@nealdee1755

We should break up the government for having a monopolistic power while still being inefficient and incompetent. At least Google is competent

@wanderingquestions7501

The thing about this that is horse sh^t is the end user can change their browser AND the search engine. A person can use Microsoft’s browser IE, Apple’s Safari, FireFox etc. I use Safari but then I use the DuckDuckGo search engine. Google doesn’t force anything on users. My suspicion is Uncle Sam is using this to force Google to give up yet more of our privacy. These big Gov lawsuits come and then go quietly.

@nealdee1755

Seems unfair. Will they break up Amazon too?

@djlatu

Literally has nothing to do with a monopoly. Other search engines just suck.