After finding Google liable for monopolizing digital advertising, the focus has shifted to a trial determining penalties for monopolizing online search markets. The Justice Department's case argues Google's monopolistic practices included securing default placement on devices and browsers. Proposals for remedies include spinning off Chrome, which plays a significant role in 35% of user searches, and requiring Google to share its extensive data with competitors. This trial marks a significant moment for antitrust enforcement after a long hiatus, with implications for both current and future market fairness.
This is the time to tell Google and all other monopolists watchingâand they are watchingâthat there are consequences when you break the antitrust laws.
Dahlquist laid out DOJ's proposed remedy in opening arguments. The biggest proposal is to split off the Chrome browser from Google's parent company.
Dahlquist insisted that Chrome is a viable business that makes far more money than it costs to run.
DOJ argued that there could simply not be competition in this market without the kind of data that allows searches to improve.
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