Technology/ Google pushes back against DOJ in antitrust battle over search dominance
The Google sign is shown over an entrance to the company's new building in New York on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. The U.S. government is taking aim at what has been an indomitable empire: Google’s ubiquitous search engine and the lucrative digital services hatched by its unwavering status as the internet’s main gateway. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
Google has proposed a series of measures to address antitrust concerns over its search engine practices, as the company seeks to maintain key revenue-sharing agreements that make its search engine the default on major devices and browsers like Apple’s Safari.
The proposals come amid a heated legal battle, following an August ruling by US District Judge Amit Mehta that found Google illegally stifled competition in the search market.
While Google plans to appeal the decision, it is also offering countermeasures in response to demands from the US Department of Justice (DOJ).
In a Friday filing, Google suggested allowing device makers and browser developers to change default search engines at least once a year.
The tech giant also proposed offering a wider array of default search engine options tailored to specific platforms and browsing modes.
These measures contrast sharply with the DOJ’s recommendations.
