Alphabet is back in court as the DOJ pushes to break up Google’s search empire, proposing divestiture of Chrome and restrictions on Android and AI use. The trial, overseen by Judge Amit Mehta, is the latest in a series of legal battles over Google’s online search and advertising dominance. Google warns that forced remedies would hurt consumers, stifle innovation, and pose national security risks, while the government compares the case to past landmark antitrust actions. -Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my link to support the show. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Join the Chat @ GeekNews.Chat Email Todd or follow him on Facebook. Like and Follow Geek News Central’s Facebook Page. Download the Audio Show File New YouTube Channel – Beyond the Office Support my Show Sponsor: Best Godaddy Promo Codes $11.99 – For a New Domain Name cjcfs3geek $6.99 a month Economy Hosting (Free domain, professional email, and SSL certificate for the 1st year.) Promo Code: cjcgeek1h $12.99 a month Managed WordPress Hosting (Free domain, professional email, and SSL certificate for the 1st year.) Promo Code: cjcgeek1w Support the show by becoming a Geek News Central Insider Full Summary: In episode 1815 of the podcast, host Todd Cochrane begins by discussing the lead story about Alphabet being back in court as the Department of Justice (DOJ) pushes for a breakup of Google’s search dominance, suggesting a divestiture of Chrome and restrictions on Android and AI use. The case is presided over by Judge Amit Naitha, and the DOJ compares this situation to historic antitrust actions against Standard Oil and AT&T. Cochrane expresses his belief that breaking up Google could ultimately benefit consumers by fostering competition. He shares the DOJ’s desire to require Google to stop paying mobile device makers for search distribution and to share its search data, hinting at a potential divestiture of Google’s Android operating system. The only leniency noted by the prosecutors concerns AI, having scaled back previous demands to sell off Google’s AI assets. Cochrane reflects on the implications of forcing Google to comply with the DOJ’s demands, emphasizing the tech giant’s ongoing legal challenges. After discussing the main news story, Cochrane transitions to prom