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As part of their proposed penalties, Justice Department officials also suggested the judge impose restrictions on Android, Google’s mobile operating system, to prevent it from favoring Google products.

That Google either sell off its Android operating system or be barred from requiring the use of services like search or the Google Play app store on the platform.

Government attorneys also said that Google's ownership and control of the Chrome browser - along with the Android operating system - have allowed it to funnel users to its search engine.

Google will also reportedly be asked to establish new measures around its artificial intelligence, Android operating system and use of data.

The Justice Department decided against requesting the divestiture of Google’s Android smartphone operating system, Bloomberg reports.