The US government is contemplating a historic breakup of Google as part of a significant antitrust case aimed at dismantling its search dominance. Recent statements from the Justice Department indicate that they may ask a judge to compel the tech giant to divest key units such as Android and Chrome. Comments from financial analysts suggest that such a breakup could reduce Google to a 'shell of its former self'. However, critics argue that effectively breaking up Google poses substantial challenges and may ultimately harm competition. Despite Google's strong resistance, labeling the DOJ's measures as 'radical', the looming threat of a breakup has sparked widespread discussions in the tech industry regarding the future of online search and advertising markets.