US considers breaking up Google after landmark case

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US considers breaking up

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after landmark case

The US government says it is considering whether to ask a judge to break up search engine giant

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, in a move that could reshape how technology giants do business.

The Department of Justice (DoJ) says the measures may include “structural requirements” to prevent

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from maintaining its internet search “monopoly”.

In response,

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warned that the proposed changes could have unintended consequences for US businesses and consumers.

The DoJ’s announcement comes after a landmark court ruling in August that found

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had maintained its dominance of online search through ******** practices.

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that it is considering “remedies that would prevent

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from using products such as Chrome, Play, and Android to advantage

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search and

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search-related products”.

In a blog post,

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’s vice president of regulatory affairs, Lee-Anne Mulholland, said the recommendations constitute “government overreach”.

The DoJ is expected to submit a more detailed set of proposals by 20 November.

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will be able to submit its own proposed remedies by 20 December.

The court decision in August was a major ***** to Alphabet,

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’s parent company.

It came after a 10-week trial, in which prosecutors accused

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of paying billions of dollars a year to firms, including Apple and Samsung, to ensure it was their default search engine.

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’s lawyers argued that users are attracted to the search engine because they find it useful, and that

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is investing to make it better for consumers.

Other pending lawsuits against big US technology firms – including

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-owner Meta,

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and Apple – accusing them of anti-competitive practices.

The lawsuits are part of attempts by US authorities to strengthen competition in the industry.

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#considers #breaking #

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#landmark #case

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