Antitrust Issues

Google’s AI-Powered Chrome Raises Alarms Over Monopoly and Privacy Risks

By Economics Desk | January 28, 2026

Google embeds advanced AI image generation and virtual assistant features into Chrome, intensifying monopoly power and privacy concerns as regulators are sidelined.

Google has pushed forward with integrating powerful artificial intelligence capabilities directly into its Chrome browser, a move that not only tightens its grip over the digital ecosystem but also raises serious questions about user privacy and market fairness. While many Americans enjoy the convenience of smart assistants, this latest expansion in Google’s AI arsenal threatens to blur critical lines between genuine content and synthetic data—and places unprecedented control over online experiences in the hands of one corporate giant. How Much Power Should One Company Hold Over Our Digital Lives? The new AI features include Nano Banana, Google’s AI image generator...

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