Government Is Reportedly Considering Google Breakup After Antitrust Ruling
TownhallAUG 2024
Breaking up Google is necessary to set the field of online search right. The company has long ruled over its rivals, often unfairly, as is now evident. However, breaking up the behemoth would still be a quick fix at best, and not enough to foster true competition. Regulators should also mandate the sharing of Google's anonymized search data with competitors.
Splitting Google would be an overreach that could harm consumers and stifle innovation. Google's success is due to superior products and services, not anticompetitive practices. Forcing divestments could disrupt the seamless integration of Google's ecosystem, potentially leading to a worse user experience and hindering technological progress.