Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-06 23:15Core Viewpoint - A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Google must renegotiate contracts that make its search engine or AI applications the default option on smartphones and other devices annually, aiming to enhance competition, especially for emerging companies in the generative AI sector [1][3]. Group 1 - The ruling by Judge Amit Mehta follows a landmark decision that found Google to be illegally monopolizing the online search market [3]. - The judge adopted a one-year limit on default contracts, requiring Google to renegotiate these agreements annually to maintain its default status [3]. - Google can still provide its products to Apple for iPhones and pay manufacturers like Samsung for default settings, but these contracts must be renegotiated each year [3]. Group 2 - In a previous ruling, Judge Mehta rejected the request to force Google to divest its popular Chrome browser but mandated that Google share certain data that supports its search results with competitors [4]. - The latest ruling further clarifies the specific circumstances and scope under which Google must share data [4]. - Google plans to appeal the ruling that its default search engine agreements with companies like Apple and Samsung violate U.S. antitrust laws, and the U.S. Department of Justice may also appeal the relief measures announced by Mehta [4].