In a recent ruling, the DOJ was suggested to push for Google to sell off Chrome and address its dominance in the search market. This includes potential actions related to their AI technology and Android phones. What do you think about these possible changes? Source: Reuters
This might be a setback for Google but it could challenge the common belief about user engagement metrics too. What are your thoughts on how this will impact the broader tech landscape?
A direct approach might be better to loosen Google’s grip on search. Consider potential measures like letting others use Google’s web crawler data for a small fee, stopping companies from using trademarked names as ad keywords, or splitting traffic routing between two companies across the US. What do you all think about these ideas?
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Breaking up global entities like Google isn’t straightforward, unlike past examples such as Standard Oil. The internet doesn’t respect geographical boundaries, so users might just stick with Google.com. How feasible do you think breaking up a tech giant based on geographic locations would be today?