Google Seeks Limited Concessions in Response to Antitrust Lawsuit

Google proposes limited concessions to the DOJ, seeking to avoid drastic measures in the antitrust lawsuit.
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Google Seeks Limited Concessions in Response to Antitrust Lawsuit
Google has proposed a limited set of changes to its search business in response to the Department of Justice's (DOJ) demands following the antitrust lawsuit. The DOJ seeks drastic measures, including the sale of Chrome and restrictions on search distribution, while Google proposes a narrower focus on ending exclusive search deals with companies like Apple. Google argues that these limited changes are sufficient to address the court's concerns and prevent future anticompetitive practices. In Detail: Earlier this year, the DOJ found Google liable for illegally monopolizing online search. The government subsequently proposed a sweeping set of remedies, including: Selling Chrome: This would significantly impact Google's browser market share and potentially weaken its overall search ecosystem. Syndicating Search Results: This would force Google to share its search results with competitors, potentially undermining its competitive advantage. Ending Exclusive Deals: This would prevent Go…