DOJ Stands Firm On Google’s Chrome Divestiture Despite Modified Terms

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reaffirmed its stance that Google must divest its Chrome browser to address antitrust concerns, despite some modifications to the original proposal.

The DOJ filed its final remedy document, maintaining the core requirement for the breakup of Google, which was found guilty of anti-competitive behaviour. The new proposal slightly eases some conditions, including allowing AI investments with prior notification to the DOJ. However, the Android divestiture provision remains in play, with potential future negotiations determining its outcome. The decision signals that while some aspects of the original plan have been adjusted, the core objective of breaking up Google still stands.

The case continues to evolve, with the next phase focusing on Google’s potential divestiture of Chrome.