The final arguments in a landmark antitrust trial against Google are underway, with the DOJ seeking extensive remedies including the divestiture of the Chrome browser. This follows a previous ruling that found Google guilty of maintaining a monopoly in search. Key proposals include banning Google's payments to Apple for default engine status and sharing search data. While Google contends these measures are excessive, AI firms like OpenAI see potential opportunities in a reshaped market. The ruling, expected by August, could significantly alter the search landscape and strengthen competition.
One of the firms eyeing the potential fallout is OpenAI, whose ChatGPT product head, Nick Turley, stated that the company would be interested in acquiring Chrome if it were spun off.
The DOJ's request to ban Google's multibillion-dollar payments to Apple for being the default search engine aims to encourage more competition in the online search market.
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