DOJ Pushes Google to Sell Chrome, Eases AI Restrictions

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-10T10:28:10.955385+05:30

- The US Department of Justice is still pushing for Google to divest its Chrome browser, according to a recent court filing. - Despite this, the DOJ is no longer demanding Google divest its AI investments, opting instead for prior notification of future investments. - The proposal maintains core components like prohibiting search-related payments to distribution partners and leaving the decision on Android to the court. - Google plans to appeal the decision, arguing that the DOJ's proposals would harm consumers, the economy, and national security. - Arguments from both Google and the DOJ are scheduled to be heard in April. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/08/new-doj-proposal-still-calls-for-google-to-divest-chrome-but-allows-for-ai-investments/)

The US Department of Justice is still pushing for Google to divest its Chrome browser, according to a recent court filing.
Despite this, the DOJ is no longer demanding Google divest its AI investments, opting instead for prior notification of future investments.
The proposal maintains core components like prohibiting search-related payments to distribution partners and leaving the decision on Android to the court.
Google plans to appeal the decision, arguing that the DOJ's proposals would harm consumers, the economy, and national security.
Arguments from both Google and the DOJ are scheduled to be heard in April.

Source: TechCrunch