3 h. ago Apple Defends $20 Billion Sweetheart Deal at Google Search Antitrust Trial

Apple Senior Vice President of Services Eddy Cue defended the company's $20 billion a year deal with search monopoly Google during the remedy phase of the internet giant's antitrust trial in Washington, DC. Cue also testified that rapid advancements in AI could disrupt Google's search monopoly more effectively than court intervention. The post Apple Defends $20 Billion Sweetheart Deal at Google Search Antitrust Trial appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

24 h. ago Google shares plunge after Apple executive's court testimony

Shares in Google parent Alphabet plunged more than eight percent on Wednesday after Apple executive Eddy Cue testified in federal court that Google's search traffic on Apple devices declined last month for the first time in over two decades.

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29 h. ago Now the Censors Are Worried: Google Search Chief Claims DOJ's Proposed Changes Could Undermine User Trust

Google's search chief, Elizabeth Reid, testified that the DOJ's proposed changes to the company's search practices could "deeply undermine user trust" and slow down innovation in the search industry. This claim comes after the company censored conservatives on its search engine throughout the Trump era — which clearly undermined user trust in the company. The post Now the Censors Are Worried: Google Search Chief Claims DOJ’s Proposed Changes Could Undermine User Trust appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

33 h. ago Google reserves key search data for Gemini, not rival AI apps

Google last year began offering some artificial intelligence firms a way to anchor chatbot responses in its search results, but still reserves key features for its own AI service, Gemini, a company executive testified.

Technology

7 d. ago Google CEO Sundar Pichai Warns that Breaking Up His Search Monopoly Would Hamper 'Innovation'

In a federal court hearing on Wednesday, Google CEO Sundar Pichai argued that the government's proposed measures to address the company's illegal monopoly in online search would severely impact its ability to innovate and invest in new technologies. The post Google CEO Sundar Pichai Warns that Breaking Up His Search Monopoly Would Hamper ‘Innovation’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

7 d. ago 'Draconian' and dangerous: Former Trump nat sec advisor sounds alarm on Biden

Trump's former national security advisor urged the administration to review and alter its proposed remedy to break up Google's monopoly of online search.

Politics

7 d. ago Google’s AI Mode gets expanded access and additional functionality

Google is expanding access to AI Mode, its experimental feature that allows users to ask complex, multi-part questions and follow-ups to dig deeper on a topic directly within Search. The tech giant is also adding more functionality to the feature, including the ability to pick up where you left off on a search. Google launched […]

Technology

7 d. ago Google CEO Sundar Pichai warns United States' “extraordinary” plans for Search and Chrome may ‘kill’ Goog

Google CEO Sundar Pichai warns United States' “extraordinary” plans for Search and Chrome may ‘kill’ Goog  Times of India

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8 d. ago In court, CEO Sundar Pichai defends Google against the DOJ's 'extraordinary' proposals

Sundar Pichai testified in the remedies trial that will determine which penalties Google will face for monopolizing the search engine market, calling the DOJ's proposals a "de facto divestiture" of the company's tech.

Events

9 d. ago Livestream: Cellebrite expert expected back on the stand in Karen Read murder trial

Ian Whiffin testified Monday about witness Jennifer McCabe’s “hos long to die in cold” Google search from Jan. 29, 2022. The post Livestream: Cellebrite expert expected back on the stand in Karen Read murder trial appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

9 d. ago US House panel proposes to move FTC antitrust work to DOJ in budget package

US House panel proposes to move FTC antitrust work to DOJ in budget package  Reuters

Society

1 week ago Google’s AI search numbers are growing, and that’s by design

Google started testing AI-summarized results in Google Search, AI Overviews, two years ago, and continues to expand the feature to new regions and languages. By the company’s estimation, it’s been a big success. AI Overviews is now used by more than 1.5 billion users monthly across over 100 countries. AI Overviews compiles results from around […]

Technology

2 w. ago Google Antitrust Trial: Perplexity AI Exec Testifies Internet Giant Still Uses Exclusivity Deals to Beat Competition

As the remedy phase of the Google search monopoly case continues, a witness from AI startup Perplexity testified that the search giant's exclusivity contracts prevented smartphone maker Motorola from setting Perplexity AI as the default assistant on its new devices. The AI executive says Google's exclusive agreements are like a "gun to your head" from the perspective of device makers. The post Google Antitrust Trial: Perplexity AI Exec Testifies Internet Giant Still Uses Exclusivity Deals to Beat Competition appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

2 w. ago Key Karen Read witness admits grand jury testimony wasn't true

Kerry Roberts admits never hearing Karen Read ask for a Google search about hypothermia after finding John O'Keefe dead, contradicting earlier testimony.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump admin. leaves Boston hanging, despite proposal for antisemitism meeting Wednesday

A federal task force proposed an April 23 meeting with the Wu administration. But the DOJ has so far failed to provide specifics the city requested, and no meeting was ever scheduled. The post Trump admin. leaves Boston hanging, despite proposal for antisemitism meeting Wednesday appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

2 w. ago ChatGPT Fuel: OpenAI Expresses Interest in Buying Google's Chrome if Monopoly Trial Forces Sale

As the remedy phase of Google's search monopoly antitrust trial unfolds, AI giant OpenAI has emerged as a potential buyer for Google's Chrome browser, with plans to transform it into an AI-centric experience. The post ChatGPT Fuel: OpenAI Expresses Interest in Buying Google’s Chrome if Monopoly Trial Forces Sale appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

2 w. ago Google Warns Breaking Up Its Monopoly Would Harm U.S. in 'Global Race with China'

The remedies trial to address Google's search monopoly verdict began Monday in Washington, D.C., with the company arguing that a breakup proposed by the DOJ would put the United States at a disadvantage in the global race for technological supremacy, particularly against China. The post Google Warns Breaking Up Its Monopoly Would Harm U.S. in ‘Global Race with China’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

2 w. ago Google and the DOJ are in court over how to fix search engine monopoly

Google and the DOJ are in court after a judge ruled the tech giant engaged in monopolistic practices. The judge is looking at how to fix that. NPR speaks with former FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra.

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2 w. ago The Justice Department and Google battle over how to fix a search engine monopoly

After a federal judge ruled that Google had a monopoly on the search market, the tech giant and the government are in court to debate penalties. One possible result: forcing Google to spin off Chrome.

Politics

2 w. ago Justice Dept. asks judge to ‘thaw’ Google’s search monopoly by forcing Chrome sale

Justice Dept. asks judge to ‘thaw’ Google’s search monopoly by forcing Chrome sale  The Washington Post

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