DOJ orders Google to sell Chrome browser to buyer

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has ordered Google to sell its Chrome browser to an approved buyer as part of an antitrust case. This new requirement replaces an earlier demand for Google to divest its AI investments. The DOJ's proposal also includes restrictions on Google's partnerships and requires notification of any new ventures with competitors. However, the divestiture of AI investments is no longer mandated. The case, initiated in 2020, alleges that Google used anticompetitive practices to maintain its search engine dominance. A court ruling in August 2024 confirmed that Google holds an illegal monopoly in search and search ads.