38 States, DOJ Propose Remedies to End Google's Search Monopoly

A coalition of 38 state attorneys general, led by Tennessee AG Jonathan Skrmetti and North Carolina AG Jeff Jackson, alongside the U.S. Department of Justice, has proposed a final package of remedies to dismantle Google's alleged monopoly in internet search. This follows a landmark court ruling that declared Google a monopolist, with the proposed measures including a ban on payments to distribution partners for search-related services, a requirement for Google to divest its Chrome browser, and potential divestiture of Android if compliance issues arise. The proposal aims to foster competition and innovation in the search engine market while ensuring that Google shares certain data with competitors. A hearing on these remedies is set to begin on April 21. The coalition emphasizes that these changes are necessary to restore consumer choice and prevent future monopolistic practices in the tech industry.