HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 state attorneys general and the U.S. Justice Department in a legal effort to dismantle Google’s alleged monopoly over internet search engines.
The proposed resolution seeks to prevent Google from making payments to maintain its default status on Apple and Android devices. It also calls for the possible divestiture of Google Chrome and, if necessary, Android.
Sunday emphasized that monopolistic practices limit consumer choice, stating, “Monopolies are bad for consumers, and in this case, the current search engine configuration allows Google to dictate search results.”
The proposal also includes provisions for reviewing Google’s financial interests in search and AI competitors and requiring the company to share portions of its search index and ad data with rivals for a limited time.
A federal court hearing on the proposed remedies is scheduled to begin April 21 and conclude by May 9.