Summary:
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Breakup Consideration
The US Justice Department is exploring breaking up Alphabet’s Google following a court ruling on its online search monopoly, a move reminiscent of past antitrust efforts against Microsoft. -
Alternative Measures
Other options include requiring Google to share data with competitors and restricting its dominance in AI, alongside banning exclusive contracts. -
Potential Divestments
Possible divestments could involve Google’s Android OS, Chrome browser, and AdWords platform, aimed at reducing its market control.
Read more at: Bloomberg
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