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US pushes Google to sell Chrome to limit search dominance

The US Department of Justice plans to ask a judge to require Google to divest its Chrome browser.

This request is part of efforts to address Google’s dominance in the search market, as indicated by anonymous sources.

Antitrust officials and several states involved are also expected to propose changes. These include data licensing for Google’s search engine and adjustments to its Android operating system.

Recent Google developments

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18-Nov-2024 📉 Google, Meta, others cut staff perks amid economic concerns
  • Tech firms cut perks; layoffs increase.
  • Meta eliminated over 11,000 jobs, 13% workforce.
15-Nov-2024 🤖 Google launches Gemini app on iPhone with new live mode
  • Google’s Gemini chatbot launched for iPhone.
  • New Gemini Live mode enhances conversational features.
12-Nov-2024 📚 Google unveils experimental AI tool to enhance education
  • Google launches Learn About AI education tool.
  • Tool offers interactive responses, unlike Gemini.
11-Nov-2024 👥 Google Cloud eyes new leader to meet China growth target
  • Kathy Lee steps down as Google Cloud Greater China head
  • Bin Shen likely successor; brings vast tech experience
04-Nov-2024 ☁️ Google Cloud’s growth outpaces AWS in Q3
  • Google Cloud revenue up 35% to $11.35 billion
  • Growth surpasses AWS, reflecting Alphabet’s pivot
04-Nov-2024 🌐 Google boosts Arabic AI with $15m MENA initiative

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