GOOGLE MONOPOLY
Google turns off AI for schoolchildren by default
Google has said it will switch off its AI tools for schoolchildren by default, after drawing criticism for pushing artificial intelligence features to students while schools are still debating how the technology should be used in classrooms. The feature was switched on by default for students at schools that had already enabled Gemini.
Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI
The Mountain View, California, company has been facing pushback from educators, child development experts and parents over the use of its technology in schools, with the backlash heating up since it announced in August that it had turned on its Gemini chatbot for many K-12 students who use Google Classroom.
Paramount Skydance merger: Is David Ellison’s $110 billion hollywood gamble now about tech?
Paramount Skydance has completed a $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery to reshape Hollywood's landscape. The merger combines major studios and platforms under one roof, aiming for efficiency and technological advancements. Skydance plans to streamline operations while managing considerable debt and integrating two large companies. Executives emphasize the importance of technology and artificial intelligence in enhancing viewer experiences.
More than 1,400 years ago, China challenged hereditary privilege with civil service exams; centuries before Max Weber explained the bureaucracy modern states rely on
In 581 CE, Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty abolished China's Nine-Rank System, an ancient framework that reserved civil appointments for landed aristocratic families. Imperial authorities instituted competitive written examinations, creating the foundation for theKeju. Under the subsequent Tang and Song dynasties, this testing apparatus became the primary mechanism for state administration.
OpenAI says SEC disclosures undermine xAI's antitrust lawsuit
ChatGPT maker OpenAI asked a Texas federal judge to throw out an antitrust lawsuit brought by Elon Musk's AI startup xAI before trial, arguing that
Trump will be at the airport to greet Xi when China's leader arrives for his US state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Washington next week for high-stakes talks with US President Donald Trump. The Chinese leader's arrival will be met with an unusual welcome at Joint Base Andrews. Key discussions will focus on tariffs, artificial intelligence, and rare earth minerals. Tech executives and government officials will attend a state dinner hosted by the Trumps. The visit concludes with a private tea and a tour of the National Archives.
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What AI leaders and world governments have to say about 'AI doom' fears
AI industry leaders are split over how fast companies should develop the increasingly powerful technology: Anthropic's Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman and SpaceX's Elon Musk are seeking a coordinated slowdown, while Meta's Mark Zuckerberg favors market-led safeguards.
Google should relax ad tech rules, appoint antitrust monitor, US judge finds
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia, gave her assessment in a decision unsealed on Wednesday, two weeks after she rejected the U.S. Department of Justice's insistence that Google break up its business of placing ads across the internet.
Google defeats US bid to force ad tech sale
While the ad exchange is a small part of Google's business, the ruling is the second powerful symbolic victory against the U.S. Department of Justice in its efforts to force Google to sell assets to address illegal monopolies.
Amazon sued by US FTC, 22 states over alleged $20 billion ad auction overcharges
The US FTC and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging it manipulated digital advertising auctions and overcharged about 1.2 million customers by more than $20 billion. Amazon rejected the allegations as misguided and flawed. The lawsuit targets Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display, intensifying scrutiny of the tech giant.
Google’s search monopoly is becoming an AI monopoly
Google's search crawler now feeds its artificial intelligence models, creating an unfair advantage. This strategy accelerates automated internet traffic, surpassing human activity online. Regulators and industry players are pushing for changes to this practice. Google will now allow websites to opt out of AI data usage without search ranking penalties. This shift aims to ensure original content creators are still rewarded for their work.
Judge in Google ad tech case seeks quick fix for web giant's monopolies
Google has so far come away largely unscathed from a bipartisan government legal crackdown on the dominance of Big Tech - a push that began during the first term of President Donald Trump.
Google and US government battle over the future of internet advertising
Google faces a crucial federal court hearing today as a judge decides how to curb its alleged illegal monopoly in the digital ad market. The Justice Department is pushing for a breakup of Google's ad tech, deeming it a "recidivist monopolist.
Google faces antitrust deja vu as US seeks to break up its digital advertising business
Google is facing a new legal challenge over its dominance in digital advertising, following a previous monopoly ruling on its search business. A trial starting in Virginia will examine claims that Google’s ad tech practices harm competition and publishers, with a ruling on market remedies expected later this year.
Google a 'monopolist', says Y Combinator in court brief
Y Combinator has accused Google of stifling US startup innovation by monopolising search and online advertising. In a legal filing, it claimed Google’s dominance deters investment in potential rivals. YC proposed curbing exclusive deals and opening Google’s search index, amid ongoing antitrust proceedings over Google’s anti-competitive practices and market control.
US vs Google: What both sides argued in a hearing to fix its search monopoly
In a major antitrust case, the US government and Google clashed over remedies for the tech giant’s illegal search monopoly. The Justice Department proposed breaking up Google’s business, while Google warned of consumer harm. Judge Amit Mehta’s upcoming ruling could reshape online search and AI competition amid rapid industry transformation.
Google contemplated exclusive Gemini AI deals with Android makers
At a US antitrust trial, it was revealed that Google considered exclusive deals with Android makers like Samsung for its Gemini AI app, Chrome, and search. Prosecutors argue such deals reinforce Google’s search monopoly and hinder AI competition. The Justice Department seeks remedies, including possibly forcing Google to sell Chrome.
US urges curb of Google's search dominance as AI looms
US government lawyers urged a judge to force Google to spin off Chrome, warning AI could deepen its search monopoly. This follows rulings that Google unlawfully dominated both search and ad tech. Google disputes the claims, calling the proposals extreme and pledging to appeal. The courtroom defeats have the potential to leave Google split up and its influence curbed.
Google faces £5 billion UK lawsuit for abusing dominance in online search
Google, owned by Alphabet, is facing a lawsuit in the UK with possible damages over £5 billion ($6.64 billion). The suit claims Google has misused its power in the online search industry.
Google to ask US appeals court to overturn verdict on Play Store revamp
In 2020, Epic Games had filed a case against Google, accusing it of anti-competitive behaviour. A US District Judge had ruled in favour of Epic Games in 2024.
Google proposes fix to solve search monopoly
In Google's proposal to fix the search monopoly, it asked Mehta to allow it to continue to pay other companies for its search engine to get prime placement. But it said those agreements should be less restrictive than in the past. Apple, for example, could select different search engines to come up automatically for iPhone and iPad users, said Lee-Anne Mulholland, the company's vice president of regulatory affairs, in a blog post.
What's next for Google's search monopoly
The US government has proposed breaking up Google to address its internet search monopoly, including forcing the sale of Chrome. This follows a ruling that Google violated antitrust laws by entrenching its dominance through contracts and data advantages. Remedies, due this month, could reshape the tech landscape, with decisions expected by August 2024.
US said to consider a breakup of Google to address search monopoly
The Justice Department is weighing actions to address Google's antitrust violations after the company was found to have maintained an internet search monopoly. Potential remedies include breaking off parts of Google, like Chrome and Android, or sharing its data with rivals. A process for determining the fix is due by September 4.
The Google antitrust case must not end with a slap on the wrist
A federal judge has ruled Google has a monopoly on online search and has been illegally defending that monopoly for years. But what should the remedy be?
View: Judge rules Google violated antitrust laws by maintaining its monopoly in search engine market
On Monday, District of Columbia judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google breached antitrust laws by maintaining its search engine monopoly. Mehta found that Google's practice of paying companies like Apple to make it the default search engine constituted an abuse of its dominant market position.
Google steps up Microsoft criticism, warns of rival's monopoly in cloud
Google Cloud criticizes Microsoft's cloud computing practices, accusing them of seeking a monopoly that harms emerging technologies. Microsoft refutes the criticism, stating healthy competition exists. Trade group CISPE is in talks with Microsoft to resolve its EU antitrust complaint.
Google created hurdles to protect smartphone foothold, claims mobile software company
The testimony came during the third week of a more than two-month trial in which the US Justice Department is seeking to show that Alphabet's Google abused its monopoly of search and some search advertising.
Who's who in the Google monopoly trial
A trial to determine if Google abused its monopoly in online search, which begins Tuesday, is set to lay bare how the internet search giant cemented its power.
View: Big tech needs regulation but government action no solution
Some aspects of the internet giants (including Google) should be regulated. Their tax loopholes should be closed. But the reason is less their monopoly power than unanticipated side-effects such as privacy problems and proliferation of hate speech and falsehoods.
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