DOJ Reviews Google's $32B Wiz Acquisition Amid Antitrust Concerns

The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated an antitrust review of Alphabet's proposed $32 billion acquisition of cloud security startup Wiz. The investigation, currently in its early stages, represents ongoing regulatory attention to large technology companies expanding into adjacent markets. Google has positioned the acquisition as a strategic move to enhance its cloud security offerings, an area where the company currently trails its major competitors.