US Antitrust Scrutiny Threatens Googles Core Businesses

Google, after successfully navigating European antitrust regulations with fines, is facing a significant challenge from US regulators. These regulators aim to change Google`s core business practices, particularly in search and app distribution, rather than impose fines. The Justice Department`s potential remedies, which include forcing Google to share its search index and potentially spin off some services, are seen as a way to curb the company`s monopolistic practices and foster competition. While Google argues these measures would harm consumers and innovation, experts believe they would level the playing field for rivals in search and AI. Despite the potential for significant restructuring, a complete breakup of Google is considered unlikely. These regulatory actions have impacted Google`s share price, demonstrating investor concern about the company`s future.