Enforcement action · Illinois Attorney General

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SEEK REMEDIES TO END GOOGLE’S SEARCH ENGINE MONOPOLY

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SEEK REMEDIES TO END GOOGLE’S SEARCH ENGINE MONOPOLY is an AI-related enforcement action involving Illinois Attorney General. Illinois AG and DOJ propose remedies to end Google's search engine monopoly, including ending default search contracts and divesting Chrome.

Action details

Agency
Illinois Attorney General
Jurisdiction
IL
Enforcement type
lawsuit
Document type
enforcement action
Topic
ai competition

Summary

Attorney General Raoul and the U.S. Department of Justice are seeking remedies to break Google's alleged monopoly over internet search. Proposed actions include prohibiting Google from paying for default search engine placement, requiring data sharing with rivals, and potentially divesting its Chrome browser.

Primary source

https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/attorney-general-raoul-us-department-of-justice-seek-remedies-to-end-googles-search-engine-monopoly →

Frequently asked questions

What is ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SEEK REMEDIES TO END GOOGLE’S SEARCH ENGINE MONOPOLY?
Attorney General Raoul and the U.S. Department of Justice are seeking remedies to break Google's alleged monopoly over internet search. Proposed actions include prohibiting Google from paying for default search engine placement, requiring data sharing with rivals, and potentially divesting its Chrome browser. Primary source →
Which agency brought the action?
Illinois Attorney General brought this enforcement action in IL. Primary source →
What was the penalty?
No specific penalty amount is disclosed in the primary source AIGI tracked for this action. Some enforcement actions resolve through injunctive relief, consent decrees, or behavioural undertakings rather than monetary penalty. Primary source →
When did the action take effect?
Timing details are tracked on AIGI as the case develops. Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source?
The primary source for ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SEEK REMEDIES TO END GOOGLE’S SEARCH ENGINE MONOPOLY is at https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/news/story/attorney-general-raoul-us-department-of-justice-seek-remedies-to-end-googles-search-engine-monopoly. AIGI does not paraphrase secondary commentary — every claim on this page links back to that primary source. Primary source →

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