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DOJ Could Make Google Sell Chrome

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April 24, 2025 Neutral General
DOJ Could Make Google Sell Chrome

At this week’s antitrust-remedy hearing, the Justice Department floated forcing Google to divest its Chrome browser, which still commands two-thirds of desktop market share. AI up-starts Perplexity and OpenAI even told the court they’d consider buying Chrome, while DuckDuckGo’s CEO pegged the asset’s value above $50 billion. Regulators also want Google to share search-index data to level the AI-training playing field. ​

What this means for you:
If Chrome changes hands, you could see new default-search choices, tighter privacy controls, or fresh AI tools baked straight into the browser.
In the meantime, test drive alternate browsers so you’re ready to switch—or to stay—once the dust settles.

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