Unpacking Google's Legal Woes

This chapter analyzes the ongoing legal battle involving the Department of Justice's push to break up Google and sell its Chrome browser, exploring the potential security implications and monopoly concerns. It examines the competitive dynamics between Google and Microsoft, critiques the implications of Google's practices in the advertising ecosystem, and considers the growing importance of personal data in AI development. The discussion critiques the inflated valuations of Chrome and highlights the absurd potential outcomes of its sale, illuminating broader issues of surveillance capitalism and micro-targeting in the tech landscape.