US EditionJudge Rules Google Can Retain Chrome but Must End Exclusive Search Deals and Share Data
The ruling mandates Google to share search data with qualified rivals and end exclusive default search agreements, while allowing it to retain Chrome and continue $20 billion annual payments to Apple.
- A federal judge ruled that Google can keep its Chrome browser but must end exclusive search deals with partner companies like Apple and share limited data with competitors, according to Judge Amit Mehta's decision.
- Judge Amit Mehta determined that Google's arrangements, which pay Apple $20 billion annually to be the default search engine, do not need to cease but require promoting other search engines.
- The ruling comes from a five-year-long antitrust case where the Justice Department accused Google of maintaining monopolies through exclusive contracts in search and advertising markets with big tech partners.
- Mehta's decision was regarded as a significant ruling on corporate monopoly practices, allowing Google to keep payments to Apple while imposing restrictions to increase competition in online search.
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