By adbnu564 
A U.S. judge has ruled that Google can keep its Chrome browser and Android operating system. However, Google must share some data with competitors to make online search more competitive.
This decision comes after a five-year legal fight between Google’s parent company, Alphabet, and U.S. antitrust regulators. Last year, the court said Google has an illegal monopoly in online search and advertising. This week’s ruling focuses on fixing the problem without forcing Google to sell Chrome or Android.
Judge Amit Mehta noted that predicting the future of technology is difficult. He mentioned that new competitors, especially in artificial intelligence, have emerged since the case began.
The decision was welcomed by investors. Alphabet’s shares rose 7.2%, and Apple’s shares went up 3%. Google can continue paying Apple for search partnerships, which regulators had questioned as limiting competition.
By keeping Chrome and Android, Google protects important parts of its advertising business. Sharing data with rivals will help competitors grow, making online search fairer for consumers.
This ruling balances competition and Big Tech’s business interests, and it may influence future antitrust cases.