Google, GOOGL, must sell its Chrome browser, share data and search results with competitors and take a range of other measures to end its monopoly on searching the internet

In a pivotal move, U.S. prosecutors are calling for sweeping measures to rein in Google’s dominance in online search, according to recent court filings. Proposed remedies include divesting the Chrome browser, offering search results to competitors at minimal cost, and dismantling exclusive agreements with device manufacturers. Prosecutors assert that these steps are essential to fostering competition in the digital marketplace.

Additional measures being proposed include requiring Google to share user data and search results with rivals, ending bundling practices for Android devices, and limiting its data collection when privacy concerns prevent sharing. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has suggested that these remedies, overseen by a court-appointed committee, could remain in place for up to 10 years.

This legal clash, shaped by input from competitors such as DuckDuckGo, has the potential to significantly reshape Google’s business model. However, with the trial scheduled for April and potential appeals likely, any substantial changes may not take effect until at least 2026.

As one of the most consequential antitrust cases of the digital era, the outcome could redefine the landscape for Big Tech. Stay tuned—this battle is far from over.