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Deep Dive: DOJ Seeks Chrome Spinoff From Google

Washington, D.C., USA
April 24, 2025 Calculating... read Tech
DOJ Seeks Chrome Spinoff From Google

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Introduction & Context

No U.S. tech titan has faced such a breakup push since AT&T in 1982.

Background & History

Google controls about 83 percent of U.S. search; past fines barely nudged share.

Key Stakeholders & Perspectives

Start-ups want ad access; publishers seek bigger revenue splits; Google warns of fragmentation.

Analysis & Implications

Divestiture could rebalance AI development because search data trains large models.

Looking Ahead

Remedy hearings start May 14; appeals are certain whichever side wins.

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