Accused Of Monopoly, Google Will Be Forced To Separate From Chrome

Search engine display in Chrome (photo: dock. Google)

JAKARTA A few months ago, Google was declared a monopoly on an online search by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). This action is considered detrimental so that several solutions are being considered.

There are many solutions that have been planned since last October, one of which is the separation of Chrome and Android products from the company. When this idea first emerged, Google had already said that they objected and would file an appeal.

Now, Bloomberg reports that DOJ has completed submitting their solution to the judge. Recommendations for the settlement of this case will be officially published to the public on Wednesday, November 20.

From the list of divides that DOJ submitted, Chrome is at the top. This platform is considered the main access point in the monopoly case because many users from various parts of the world, including the US, use its search engine.

Chromium is part of Chrome, but is being developed for other browser models. It is not yet known whether Google can still develop this open source web browser project if the judge forces Google to let go of Chrome

Whatever decision the judge makes, Google will appeal to defend their products. According to the tech giant, Chrome or Android splitting will damage the platform and brand, while destroying Google.

Details regarding the appeal and the judge's decision will be released in the near future. The follow-up hearing of this monopoly case will continue in April, while the final decision of the trial is expected to come out in August next year.