Last week, there was a significant development regarding Google. The company was found guilty by a court for illegally monopolizing the search market. This situation strengthens the possibility that Google could face significant penalties and harsh sanctions. According to Bloomberg reports, the tech giant Google could face serious sanctions, including the possibility of being split up.
Severe Sanctions from the Court to Google
The court stated that Google has spent billions of dollars violating antitrust laws, thereby becoming the default search engine worldwide. It is reported that the U.S. Department of Justice is considering the option of breaking up the company among possible sanctions against Google.
If these sanctions are implemented, Google could undergo major changes. The company might be forced to sell its Android operating system, AdWord advertising service, or Chrome web browser. This situation would radically change the way Google operates and would create significant ripples in the technology sector.
Data Sharing Requirement with Competitors for Google
On the other hand, Google could be required to share data with its competitors and additional measures could be taken to prevent unfair competition in areas such as artificial intelligence. Such a decision could significantly reduce Google’s competitive advantage.
Although there has been no official statement from Google and the U.S. Department of Justice yet, these developments are also causing concern among other tech giants like Apple, Meta, and Microsoft. Google’s future could enter a new era with these sanctions and a possible company breakup.