FORCING GOOGLE TO SHARE SECRETS ISN'T COMPETITION

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Google has been mandated to share certain search index data and user interaction information with competitors. While many are celebrating this as a win, it could be a mistake. The decision means that Google must now share its hard-earned knowledge with competitors who haven't made the same investments or taken the same risks. These companies should succeed by creating superior experiences, not by getting a free ride on Google's research and development. Sharing this level of behavioral data also creates new opportunities for misuse. A better option would address specific anticompetitive behaviors while preserving incentives for innovation.