All four major web browsers are about to lose 80% of their funding

a year ago

Google funds over 80% of development for major browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari).
US DoJ aims to stop Google's payments to competitors (Mozilla, Apple) and force Chrome divestment.
Google pays Mozilla $450M/year and Apple $18B/year for default search placement, covering most of their browser budgets.
Microsoft Edge relies on Chromium, which is primarily funded by Google.
DoJ argues Google's deals violate antitrust laws, risking browser funding collapse.
If enforced, Mozilla, Safari, and Edge could lose majority of their development budgets.
Antitrust action may destabilize all major browsers, harming internet accessibility.

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