Google Appeals US Court Ruling on Search Monopoly and Data Sharing Order

Google has filed a notice to appeal a 2024 US district court ruling that found it held an illegal monopoly on online search and search advertising through exclusive default agreements with companies like Apple and Samsung. The court ordered Google to share search data with qualified competitors, including OpenAI, to promote competition. Google argues the ruling overlooks market competition and innovation, and seeks to pause data-sharing requirements to protect trade secrets while continuing to comply with privacy safeguards. The US government may also appeal aspects of the case.