Trump's DOJ wants a Google breakup but is willing to leave AI alone
Published On Mar 11, 2025, 4:00 AM
The Trump administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) is advocating for a breakup of Google due to antitrust concerns, but notably, it has dropped efforts to force Google to sell its investments in artificial intelligence (AI), which was a key point under the Biden administration. The DOJ plans to retain some oversight on Google's AI investments while pushing for Google to divest its Chrome web browser to foster competition in the search engine market. Following this news, Alphabet's stock experienced a decline of over 4%.
Stock Forecasts
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The mixed signals from the DOJ regarding antitrust actions on Google could lead to volatility in Alphabet's stock. However, the positive spin on AI investments may mitigate some concerns among investors who are optimistic about the future of AI technologies. Therefore, Alphabet could have potential for upward movement once the market stabilizes.
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