Nov 23, (V7N) - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is pushing for a significant breakup of Google's market power by forcing the sale of its Chrome browser, a move that could dramatically alter the company's business model. This comes as part of ongoing antitrust action aimed at addressing Google's monopoly dominance in online search.

The potential sale of Chrome, which has more than three billion users worldwide, would have major implications for Google. Analysts suggest that it could be worth at least $15 billion. However, the sale could also deprive Google of valuable user data and impact its algorithm training, which supports other services like Google Maps.

While experts believe that Google would survive the sale, it could hurt consumers if the quality of the browser declined. The possible buyers for Chrome are few, as only a handful of companies could afford it, with some speculating that U.S.-based artificial intelligence firms might be interested, though this would likely raise further antitrust concerns.

The final decision will rest with U.S. District Court Judge Amit Mehta, with the case's outcome likely to be influenced by the political climate, including the incoming Trump administration. Trump has expressed opposition to breaking up Google, believing it would harm U.S. interests globally.

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