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Google's Reid Slams DOJ Data Sharing Proposal

5/7/2025

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In a heated testimony, Google's search chief, Elizabeth Reid, fiercely opposed the Justice Department's plan to share search data with competitors, warning it could erode user trust and leave smaller rivals vulnerable to cyberattacks. She emphasized that such compliance would drain resources from innovation, ultimately hindering advancements in user experience, while the DOJ argues it's essential for revitalizing competition in the search arena.

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In a heated testimony, Google's search chief, Elizabeth Reid, fiercely opposed the Justice Department's plan to share search data with competitors, warning it could erode user trust and leave smaller rivals vulnerable to cyberattacks. She emphasized that such compliance would drain resources from innovation, ultimately hindering advancements in user experience, while the DOJ argues it's essential for revitalizing competition in the search arena.