A U.S. judge has ruled that Google will not have to sell its Chrome web browser or Android operating system, but that it will need to begin sharing search data with potential rivals such as Microsoft and Yahoo to help them compete in the online search market. Additionally, the DoJ has ruled that Android phone manufacturers should be free to make deals with rivals when it comes to the preloading of non-Google browsers and AI assistants.
This is a huge win for Microsoft, which is often building products that are in use by a fraction of the market when it comes to search and browser usage, especially on mobile. Should the ruling take effect, Microsoft will benefit from Google's search data, potentially allowing the company to improve Bing's search results, which is one area that is often cited by users as a weak point for Bing.
