Google, a global tech giant, is once again in the spotlight due to antitrust concerns. The US Department of Justice has taken action, urging Google to sell its core Chrome browser business, signaling what could be an unprecedented challenge for the company.
Notably, Chrome commands two-thirds of the global browser market and is a significant revenue generator for Google. This move could severely impact Google's advertising business and its market dominance. The sale of Chrome is also expected to reshape the online search market and influence the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, particularly affecting how open-source AI models acquire data. Many AI experts believe that, if this breakup proceeds, its effects on AI development could last three to five years.
Some US political commentators point out that Google was the only tech giant targeted during the Trump administration as early as 2016. JD Vance, the incoming Vice President and a staunch Trump supporter, has repeatedly emphasized Google's bias against conservatives.
The antitrust case against Google was initiated during Trump's presidency and has continued under President Biden. Despite stark differences in other policies, both administrations have shown continuity in their stance on reining in Big Tech's power.
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