Although the proceedings are far from settled, a report indicates that officials desire a major crackdown on Google.
The search and advertising giant plans to fight the possible decision as next year’s remedy hearings approach.
Unsurprisingly, Google intends to appeal the August decision, claiming that a breakup would harm consumers and developers.
A harsh crackdown would deeply alter the tech world and Google’s revenue model.
Together, the two allow the company to track users' habits across the web.
Finding a buyer for Chrome might prove difficult.
The few tech entities that could likely afford the web app already face regulatory scrutiny.
Access to the data might allow smaller search engine and AI companies to grow more quickly.
A two-week hearing in April 2025 will determine the required remedies with a final ruling scheduled for August.
