Google Hits Back Over Proposal to Break It Up [Video]

Google has voiced its concerns after the U.S. Department of Justice suggested it might demand the tech giant break up parts of its business, potentially splitting its Chrome and Android divisions.

This development is the latest in an ongoing legal battle concerning Google‘s alleged monopoly in the online search market.

In a blog post, Google expressed apprehension that the DOJ’s requests “go far beyond the specific legal issues in this case,” suggesting a broader government agenda with potentially negative consequences for various industries.

Google’s Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Lee-Anne Mulholland, said the case is centered on Google’s search distribution contracts, not the broader range of products and services the government seems to be targeting. She cautioned against “government overreach” that could stifle innovation and harm consumers.

“We believe that today’s blueprint goes well beyond the legal scope of the Court’s decision about Search distribution contracts. Government overreach in a fast-moving industry may have negative unintended consequences for American innovation and …