Google Must Share Search Data With Rivals, Judge Rules in Antitrust Case

In a significant antitrust case, a U.S. judge has ruled that Google must share some of its search data with rival companies. The ruling comes as part of a larger antitrust lawsuit filed by the U.S. government against the tech giant. Judge Amit P. Mehta's decision requires Google to provide certain search data to its competitors, allowing them to better compete in the search engine market. However, the judge did not impose other major changes that the U.S. government had sought, such as the separation of Google's search engine from its other business units. The ruling is seen as a partial victory for the government, as it aims to address concerns about Google's dominance in the search engine market and the potential anti-competitive effects of its practices. The case is part of a broader effort by U.S. authorities to rein in the power of major tech companies and promote a more competitive digital landscape.