The DOJ's revised proposal continues to advocate for the breakup of Google's dominance in search, requiring the company to divest its Chrome browser. The proposed remedies aim to prevent Google from engaging in unfair practices like self-preferencing and entering exclusive agreements. Additionally, Google has made controversial changes to its Responsible AI team's webpage, removing references to diversity and equity, which raises questions about its stance on inclusivity. Meanwhile, TikTok's US business may also be up for sale, indicating ongoing shifts in the tech landscape.
The proposed remedies have not changed, other than to allow Google to make non-search-related payments to Apple—Google can no longer pay companies to ensure default search engine status.
The revised proposed final judgment continues to require Google to divest Chrome, as an effective remedy to safeguard against further market foreclosure and exclusion of rivals.
Google's removal of terms like 'diversity' and 'equity' from its Responsible AI webpage raises concerns about the company's commitment to inclusive technology.
The DOJ's latest filing indicates an ongoing commitment to breaking up Google's dominance by restricting its engagement in exclusive agreements with content publishers.
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