Google avoids break-up but must share data with rivals

Google has avoided a breakup in a case over its dominance in the search market, but the company must now share certain data with its rivals. The ruling, made by the US Department of Justice, allows Google to maintain its Chrome web browser, a key part of its business. The case focused on Google's practice of making its search engine the default option on many devices and browsers, which the DOJ argued gave the company an unfair advantage. While Google was not ordered to break up its operations, the company must now provide its search engine data to competitors, allowing them to better compete in the market. The decision is seen as a compromise that aims to address concerns over Google's market power without drastically altering the company's structure. The ruling is part of a broader push by US regulators to rein in the influence of major tech firms and promote competition in the digital landscape.