A US judge ruled that Google can keep its Chrome browser and Android operating system but must share key search data with rivals to ensure fair competition. The decision allows Google to continue its lucrative revenue-sharing deal with Apple, boosting Alphabet shares by 7.2 percent and Apple’s by 3 percent, according to Reuters.
Judge Amit Mehta highlighted that the court cannot predict future AI-driven market changes. Google plans to appeal, which may delay enforcement. The ruling is part of broader US efforts to address antitrust concerns in the tech sector, which also involve Meta, Amazon, and Apple.
