Calls to break up Google have intensified in recent years as regulators accuse the tech giant of monopolistic practices.
Google and its allies argue that dismantling the company could weaken critical technology infrastructure and America's edge in artificial intelligence.
Skeptics believe that national security concerns are exaggerated or a pretext to protect Google's economic dominance.
This article examines the national security risks of a Google breakup, considers Google's role in national security and AI, and explores arguments from policymakers and experts.