Google has expressed strong disapproval of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) recent proposal to sell off its Chrome browser. The DOJ argues this move is necessary to curb Google's dominance in the search engine market, but Google contends it would negatively impact consumers and compromise browser security.
This proposal comes amid increasing scrutiny of major tech companies and their monopolistic practices. While Apple recently filed a motion to dismiss a similar case, Google has responded forcefully to the DOJ's actions.
Google executive Lee-Anne Mulholland criticized the DOJ's proposal, suggesting it overreaches legal boundaries:
The government putting its thumb on the scale in these ways would harm consumers, developers and American technological leadership...The DOJ continues to push a radical agenda that goes far beyond the legal issues in this case.
Google argues that selling off Chrome would jeopardize browser security, making it more difficult to implement timely updates and maintain a consistent standard. They emphasize their commitment to addressing vulnerabilities and issuing security fixes, questioning whether a third-party owner could maintain the same level of diligence.
Furthermore, Google raises concerns about the potential impact on user data privacy and the future development of Chrome. While the outcome remains uncertain, this decision could significantly reshape the tech landscape.
