The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has intensified its efforts to restrain Google’s dominance following an August federal court ruling that labeled the company a “three times a monopolist.” In a revised proposal submitted to the court, the DOJ reaffirmed that Google should divest its Chrome browser to allow a new competitor to operate independently, free from Google’s control. This move, supported by 38 state attorneys general, is intended to create a more competitive environment for internet searches. Beyond Chrome, the DOJ also addressed Google’s control over Android. (via Reuters) The agency proposed that selling off the operating system could become necessary if Google’s proposed methods fail to mitigate its monopoly power or the company finds ways to bypass the imposed restrictions. Google dislikes this Google has strongly opposed these measures, with a company spokesperson stating that the proposals extend far beyond the court’s ruling and could harm consumers, the economy, and national security. In a notable shift, the DOJ has dropped its proposal to restrict Google’s AI-related investments. This decision comes after concerns were raised about the unintended consequences of banning Google from funding AI companies like Anthropic, in which Google has a significant stake. Anthropic had warned the court that losing Google’s investment could weaken its ability to compete with Microsoft and OpenAI. However, prosecutors have recommended that Google notify authorities before making future AI acquisitions. Meanwhile, Google submitted its proposals to the court in December, but these did not include selling Chrome. The company has already confirmed it…The DOJ still wants Google to sell its Chrome browser