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Attorney General Ellison submits final proposed fix for ending Google’s illegal search-engine monopoly

Attorney General Ellison submits final proposed fix for ending Google’s illegal search-engine monopoly is an AI-related enforcement action involving Minnesota Attorney General. Minnesota AG and a bipartisan coalition propose final remedies to a federal court to end Google's illegal search engine monopoly, including banning payments for default status, mandating data sharing, and potential divestitures.

Action details

Agency
Minnesota Attorney General
Jurisdiction
MN
Enforcement type
injunction
Document type
agency report
Topic
ai competition

Summary

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with a bipartisan coalition of 38 state attorneys general and the US Department of Justice, submitted a final proposed package of remedies to a D.C. federal district court. These remedies aim to break Google's illegal monopoly over internet search, a finding issued in August 2024. The proposals include prohibiting Google from paying to be the default search engine, requiring the company to share targeted search index, user, and ads data with competitors for a limited period, and the potential divestiture of its Chrome browser or Android. A hearing on these proposed remedies is scheduled for April 22-May 2, 2025. This action represents an active enforcement effort against anti-competitive practices by a major technology company, with implications for future competition in areas like generative AI.

Primary source

https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Communications/2025/03/07_Google.asp →

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Frequently asked questions

What is Attorney General Ellison submits final proposed fix for ending Google’s illegal search-engine monopoly?
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with a bipartisan coalition of 38 state attorneys general and the US Department of Justice, submitted a final proposed package of remedies to a D.C. federal district court. These remedies aim to break Google's illegal monopoly over internet search, a finding issued in August 2024. The proposals include prohibiting Google from paying to be the default search engine, requiring the company to share targeted search index, user, and ads data with competitors for a limited period, and the potential divestiture of its Chrome browser or Android. A hearing on these proposed remedies is scheduled for April 22-May 2, 2025. This action represents an active enforcement effort against anti-competitive practices by a major technology company, with implications for future competition in areas like generative AI. Primary source →
Which agency brought the action?
Minnesota Attorney General brought this enforcement action in MN. 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?
The most recent activity on this action was published on 3/7/2025. Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source?
The primary source for Attorney General Ellison submits final proposed fix for ending Google’s illegal search-engine monopoly is at https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Communications/2025/03/07_Google.asp. AIGI does not paraphrase secondary commentary — every claim on this page links back to that primary source. Primary source →

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