URGENT: Judge Orders Google to Hand Over Search Data, Raising Alarms for User Privacy.

BREAKING NEWS Google Ordered to Share Search Data with Competitors, Raising Alarms for User Privacy A US District Judge has ordered Google to hand over its search data to competitors, a move that could have significant implications for user privacy. The ruling, issued by Judge Amit Mehta on September 19, requires Google to share its click-and-query data with some of its rivals. This means that Google will be forced to reveal the information it collects from users about their search queries and link clicks. This data is considered highly valuable and could give competitors an unfair advantage in the market. The ruling comes as part of a larger antitrust case against Google, which has been accused of monopolizing the search engine market. While Judge Mehta stopped short of ordering the breakup of the company, his decision to require Google to share its search data is seen as a significant blow to the tech giant's dominance. This move could have far-reaching consequences for user privacy, as competitors may use this data to build more effective and targeted advertising systems. However, it remains to be seen how exactly this data will be used by Google's competitors. The current status of the case is that Judge Mehta has ordered Google to comply with his ruling within a specified timeframe. It is unclear at this time what specific steps Google will take to implement the judge's decision. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*