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Google offers to loosen search deals in US antitrust case remedy

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Google offers to loosen search deals in US antitrust case remedy

Google has proposed loosening its agreements with Apple and other companies to address allegations of unlawfully dominating the online search market. The proposal aims to restore competition but is narrower than the government's push to make Google sell its Chrome browser. Google argues that antitrust remedies should not stifle innovation, especially in an era of AI advancements. The focus should be on distribution agreements, such as those with browser developers and mobile device manufacturers. The proposal suggests making agreements non-exclusive and unbundling the Play Store from Chrome and search for Android manufacturers. Revenue-sharing agreements, which are crucial to independent browser developers, would remain intact. The proposal will be evaluated in a trial set for April, where further remedies may be considered, including the potential divestment of Chrome and Android.

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