In court, CEO Sundar Pichai defends Google against the DOJ's 'extraordinary' proposals

Google's CEO Sundar Pichai defended the company against a Justice Department proposal requiring them to share search data with competitors, framing it as a potential divestiture that could harm their intellectual property and innovation. He emphasized that losing control over their data would weaken Google's competitive edge in the market. The case centers on antitrust allegations accusing Google of maintaining a monopoly through exclusive contracts with device manufacturers like Apple and Samsung. Pichai highlighted Google's focus on AI as a strategic move to drive innovation, acknowledging competition but stressing that innovation would ultimately prevail in the market.