Google strongly disagrees with and plans to appeal the DOJ’s decision in the search distribution lawsuit, arguing that their success was achieved through innovation, smart business decisions, and providing a superior search engine. They highlight the rapidly changing landscape of the industry, including the impact of AI. Google criticizes the DOJ’s proposed remedies as overly interventionist and potentially harmful to consumers and America’s global technology leadership. In response, Google has proposed remedies focused on search distribution contracts, allowing browser companies more flexibility in choosing search engines, giving device makers more options for preloading search engines, and providing oversight to ensure compliance without excessive government control over online experiences.
https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/public-policy/google-remedies-proposal-dec-2024/