Months after a federal judge ruled that Google violated antitrust law concerning its search engine, prosecutors have recommended behavioral and structural remedies that could lead to a significant reorganization or potential breakup of Google's core businesses. The proposed changes aim to restore competition and limit Google's dominance in the market.
One significant proposal involves limiting or banning contracts that designates Google as the default search engine. This could impact not just Google but also its partners, like Apple, which benefits significantly from these arrangements. The implications extend to users' choices and the overall competitive landscape.
Another suggested remedy is the requirement for Google to share data that informs its search capabilities through an application programming interface. The complexities of how such an API would function – whether it would be charged for or remain accessible to the public – have not been fully ironed out.
Prosecutors also considered mandating that Google allow websites to opt out of having their content utilized for training AI models and appearing in Google's AI results. This proposal arises from growing concerns among consumers and companies about data usage, transparency, and privacy in the training of AI.
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