Google will still have to break up its business, the Justice Department said

The Justice Department has filed a motion requiring Google to sell its Chrome browser, aiming to eliminate its monopoly over search. This decision stems from a federal ruling that found Google abused its market dominance. In addition, the DOJ is maintaining a proposal that disallows Google from paying companies like Apple to set its search engine as default. However, a proposal to require Google to divest its AI startup stakes was removed. Instead, the government will mandate notifications prior to significant AI investments, while Google may propose alternatives to the DOJ's demands.

The Justice Department reiterated in a new filing that Google will have to sell the Chrome browser, arguing that selling it will permanently stop Google's control of the critical search access point.

With its new filing, the Justice Department seeks to prevent Google from paying companies like Apple to make its search engine the default on their devices.

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