US demands Google sell Chrome to break search monopoly

The US Justice Department has demanded that Google sell its Chrome browser to address its alleged monopoly in online search. The department also wants Google to stop paid agreements that make it the default search engine on various platforms. This demand follows a court ruling in August 2024 that found Google maintained an illegal search monopoly. The Justice Department claims Google's practices harm competition and consumer choice, as it controls about 70% of US search queries. Google plans to appeal the ruling, arguing that the government's proposals could harm consumers and national security. The court will hear arguments on the matter in April, with a lengthy legal process expected.