The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing to sell Alphabet Inc.’s (Google) Chrome browser, valued at over $20 billion, according to global reports. This move by the U.S. government follows an August ruling by a U.S. judge revealing that Google has unlawfully maintained in the search engine market.
As per media reports, the DOJ’s request is part of a broader antitrust strategy aimed at addressing concerns regarding Google’s dominance in the market. Alongside the proposed sale of Chrome, the department is also preparing regulatory measures related to artificial intelligence (AI) and the Android operating system.
In such a scenario, removing Chrome from the equation could have serious global repercussions. For Google, the removal of Chrome would present a major challenge, as the browser is an integral component of its services ecosystem.
Chrome not only serves as a primary access point for Google’s other services, such as Google Search, Gmail, and Google Drive, but it also collects vast amounts of user data for generating advertising revenue.
Recently, Chrome holds a significant share of the global browser market, with nearly two thirds of internet users relying on it. In contrast, its competitor, Safari, holds just 18% of the total market share.
