According to Bloomberg's report on Monday, November 18, the US Department of Justice plans to ask a judge to force Alphabet, $Alphabet-C (GOOG.US)$ $Alphabet-A (GOOGL.US)$ to sell its popular Chrome browser. This proposal is seen as an important step by the Biden administration in curbing the monopoly behavior of tech giants.

Sources revealed that the DOJ's request will be submitted to the federal judge who ruled in August that Google engaged in illegal monopolistic behavior in the search market. Additionally, the request includes asking Google to take measures related to ai and the android smart phone operating system to promote fair market competition.

This news has not been publicly confirmed by Google or the DOJ. Both parties did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment.

If the judge approves the DOJ's request, it will be one of the most aggressive measures taken by the Biden administration against the so-called "big tech monopoly." In recent years, regulatory pressure on technology giants has continued to intensify, with Google being the primary target. The DOJ believes that Google has created an unfair advantage over competitors in the market through its Chrome browser and search engine.

Google has repeatedly argued that the success of its search engine and other services comes from quality rather than monopoly. A company spokesperson pointed out that Google faces fierce competition from amazon, microsoft, and other platforms, and users have the right to choose other search engines as their default options.

Bloomberg's report also mentioned that the DOJ may take phased remedial measures. Provided that other initiatives can effectively enhance market competitiveness, the government may postpone or even cancel the forced sale of Chrome. This indicates that the usa government's regulation of the technology industry is evolving towards a more complex and diversified direction.

As one of the most widely used browsers in the world, the sale of Chrome could pose a significant shock to Google's ecosystem and have far-reaching effects on the entire technology industry. Analysts believe this case could serve as a bellwether for future regulatory actions.

The developments of this case will continue to attract global attention, and the court's final ruling could have profound implications for the digital economy and antitrust enforcement.