Sunday, 22 March, 2026
U.S. Pushes to Break Up Google’s Search Monopoly Amid AI Expansion
By Isha
The U.S. Department of Justice is urging a federal judge to compel Google to divest its Chrome browser, citing concerns that the company's dominance in online search could be further entrenched by advancements in artificial intelligence. This follows a 2024 ruling that found Google maintained an illegal monopoly in search. The DOJ warns that without intervention, Google's control over emerging technologies like AI could stifle competition and innovation.
Read full story at Economic Times