Is the White House About to Break Up Big Tech?

The U.S. government is considering breaking up Google, the biggest search engine in the world, over its massive control over the Internet.

The problem? If Democrats are doing it, you know there’s some kind of agenda…

At a glance:

  • The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering breaking up Google to address its dominance in online search, following a landmark ruling in August.
  • Google is accused of illegally crushing competition and monopolizing the market by leveraging other products like Chrome and Android.
  • The DOJ will submit detailed proposals by November 20, with Google expected to respond by December 20.

The US government is ramping up pressure on Google, potentially seeking to break up the tech giant after a court ruling found the company guilty of stifling competition in the online search market. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is weighing measures that could force Google to separate its search engine from products like the Chrome browser and the Android operating system, which it allegedly uses to funnel users to its services.

Google controls roughly 90% of the global online search market, and the DOJ argues that its practices have kept competitors from gaining a foothold, driving up prices for advertisers while lowering the quality of service.

In response, Google has pushed back, labeling the potential remedies as “radical” and arguing that breaking up its operations could result in higher prices for consumers, as services like Chrome and Android would need to start charging for access. Google also contends that the online ad market remains competitive, citing platforms like TikTok and Amazon that are growing in popularity for searches.

Experts suggest that breaking up Google could open the door for more competitors to enter the market, though success would depend on innovation and consumer adoption. The case could also set a precedent for other tech giants like Meta, Amazon, and Apple, which face similar monopoly accusations.