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Government Seeks to Dismantle Google’s Empire, Proposes Sale of Chrome in Antitrust Crackdown

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WASHINGTON — In a significant legal move, the Justice Department has urged a federal judge to compel tech giant Google to divest its ownership of the popular web browser Chrome. This request comes as a part of broader antitrust actions aimed at curbing Google’s dominance in the digital market. The government’s actions highlight growing concerns over monopolistic practices in the tech industry, particularly regarding the control over internet browsers and online advertising sectors. Google, which also controls the vast majority of the world’s search engine market, may face substantial changes to its business structure if … Read more

Google Heads to Court Over Allegations of Deceptive Data Practices in Chrome Browser

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San Francisco — Google finds itself facing a trial after allegations surfaced that the tech giant’s browser, Chrome, deceived users about the scope of its data collection practices. The claims, which could have significant implications for user privacy and corporate transparency, suggest that Google systematically misled users into believing their data was private, despite collecting vast amounts of personal information. The lawsuit centers on the assertion that despite turning off “sync” in the Chrome browser – a feature that aligns user information across devices – Google continued to amass personal data. This collection allegedly violated … Read more