The US government has formally proposed the partial breakup of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)-owned Google, seeking a court order to divest its Chrome browser following a ruling that Google violated antitrust laws through its search business.

This action by the Justice Department and multiple states represents a major push to address monopolistic practices in technology, potentially disrupting Google's interconnected services and reshaping how users access information online.

Antitrust officials highlighted Google's dominance in search, solidified through agreements with Apple and Samsung, which excluded competitors.

They proposed restrictions on Google's AI training practices and mandatory syndication of search results to rival engines.

The case, part of broader legal battles, parallels historic actions against Microsoft, emphasizing the ongoing challenge of regulating tech giants.