Google has responded to the US Department of Justice's proposal to force the company to sell its Chrome browser, calling the move 'extreme' and a threat to legal principles. The search giant has urged a federal court judge to exercise caution to avoid stifling innovation and investment in the future.
Google argued that Chrome can be set up to be non-exclusive, and that for Android smartphone manufacturers, it can be separated from the Play application store.
The company's response comes as the DoJ seeks to break up Google's dominance in the browser market, which has allowed Chrome to become the dominant browser with a 70% market share.
Google has insisted that it has not engaged in anti-competitive practices, and that Chrome's success is a result of its open-source model and user preference.
The DoJ's proposal to force the sale of Chrome has been met with opposition from Google, which claims that it would lead to a loss of innovation and competition in the browser market.
The case is set to be decided in the coming weeks, with the judge expected to make a ruling on whether Google must sell Chrome.