US ends attempt to make Google sell AI investments

The U.S. Department of Justice has dropped its proposal to force Google to sell its AI investments, including a stake in Anthropic. The DOJ still seeks a court order for Google to sell its Chrome browser to address its search monopoly. Prosecutors noted that banning Google from AI investments could have unintended consequences. They now propose that Google must notify the government about future generative AI investments. A trial on these proposals is set for April. The case is part of a broader crackdown on Big Tech, with other companies like Apple and Amazon also facing monopoly allegations.