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, Amit Mehta, ruled that Google must end exclusive search deals but can keep Chrome, impacting competition for search engines and AI services.
- Google is required to share some user search data with competitors to promote fairness in the search engine market, which could help AI companies like OpenAI and Perplexity.
- Judge Amit Mehta's decision allows Google to maintain its default search payments to Apple, enabling ongoing collaboration in AI developments.
- Despite the ruling, Google plans to appeal, indicating that the potential impacts may not be immediate.
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