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Last year, a pivotal ruling by federal judge Amit Ma declared that Google maintains an illegal monopoly over search engines. This determination came after a years-long investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and several states. They are advocating for remedies that could reshape how Google operates its search engine and its associated products.
Among these proposed solutions is the divestiture of Chrome, Google's dominant web browser. The discussion around Chrome is essential because a significant percentage of Google search queries stem from this browser, allowing Google to control user behavior and collect invaluable data.