Summary
A U.S. judge has ordered Google to share its search data with competitors to increase competition in online search. The ruling also prevents Google from making exclusive deals that stop device makers from preinstalling rival products.
Key Facts
- A U.S. judge in Washington ruled that Google must share its search data with competitors.
- The decision aims to increase competition in the online search market.
- The judge did not accept a request to make Google sell its Chrome browser.
- Google plans to appeal the decision, which could delay the action for years.
- The ruling prevents Google from entering exclusive deals with device makers.
- The decision is part of ongoing legal battles where Google is accused of monopoly practices.
- The case is one of several U.S. government actions against major technology firms like Meta, Amazon, and Apple.
- Alphabet, Google's parent company, saw its stock drop 0.7% during the day but rise 6% in after-hours trading.
