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EU Said to Be Unlikely to Issue Break-Up Order to Google for Now
EU antitrust authorities are said to be contemplating an order for Alphabet's Google to halt anti-competitive practices in its adtech operations, but they will not order a breakup as previously suggested. Regulators are expected to announce a decision related to the investigation into Google's adtech practices in the upcoming months, accompanied by...
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Google's AI Data Protection Practices Probed By Irish Regulator
Big Tech's influence over AI has been drawing increasing scrutiny from regulators around the globe, amid concerns they are using access to personal data to dominate the emerging sector.
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Top EU Privacy Regulator Opens Probe Into Google's AI Compliance
The EU is probing if Google adequately protected the personal data of European Union users before using it to help develop its foundational AI Model.
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US Court Details How Google Built Illegal Search Monopoly
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta on Monday ruled that Google had violated antitrust law by spending billions of dollars to secure exclusive agreements with developers, carriers and equipment makers to be the default search engine.
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Google, Apple and Meta to Face First Digital Markets Act Probes in the EU
Google, Apple and Meta will be the first Big Tech firms to face antitrust probes from EU regulators, under the Digital Markets Act that recently went into effect. The new European law went into effect on March 7 and is designed to check the power of Big Tech firms, with big fines for firms that violate the act.
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EU To Probe Apple, Google, Meta For Potential Digital Markets Breach
EU antitrust regulators on Monday opened their first investigations under the Digital Markets Act into Apple, Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms for potential breaches of the landmark EU tech rules.
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CCI to Probe Google Amidst Dispute With Indian Firms Over In-App Billing Policy
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Friday ordered a probe into Google amidst an ongoing dispute with companies in India over the former's in-app billing system. The antitrust body has said that the search giant implemented its policies in a "discriminatory manner".
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Google Responds To Antitrust Body Ordering Probe Into Play Store Billing
Alphabet Inc's Google has underscored that it takes its commitment to follow local laws and regulations seriously as India's antitrust body on Friday ordered a probe against the US company.
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US Regulator To Probe Microsoft, Google, Amazon's AI Investments
A US antitrust regulator said it was launching an inquiry Thursday into investments made by Microsoft, Google and Amazon into generative AI startups OpenAI and Anthropic.
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"We're Paying For Defaults": Sundar Pichai In US Antitrust Trial
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, on Monday acknowledged the importance of being the default search engine in keeping users glued to the company's products -- a key point in a once-in-a generation antitrust fight with the US government.
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Google Faces Japan's Anti-Trust Watchdog Probe Over Alleged Rule Violation
Japan's anti-trust watchdog said Monday it is investigating whether Google violated rules by asking smartphone manufacturers for preferential treatment.
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European Commission Announces New Rules to Speed Up Big Tech Data Privacy Probes
Stung by criticism of tardy privacy investigations and the Irish privacy regulator's outsized role in overseeing Big Tech, the European Commission on Tuesday announced new rules to help watchdogs work on cross-border cases at a faster clip.
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Google Removes 'Slavery Simulator' Game From Play Store After Racism Outcry in Brazil
Google has removed a Portuguese-language game that allowed players to trade and torture Black virtual "slaves" while strategising to block the abolition of slavery. The move came after a racism outcry in the country, and the prosecutor's office has opened a "hate speech" probe into the game downloaded by hundreds of people.
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Google Being Probed in India for In-App Payment Breaches After Complaints From Match, Local Startups
India's competition watchdog has begun an inquiry into Google after some companies alleged the service fee the US firm charges for in-app payments breaches an earlier antitrust directive, a regulatory order seen by Reuters showed on Friday. Tinder-owner Match Group and Indian startups have asked the watchdog to investigate Google's new User Choice ...
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WhatsApp Found Using Microphone in Background Due to Purported Android Bug, Government to Probe Allegations
WhatsApp is reportedly accessing microphones on some Android devices. A Twitter engineer tweeted about the issue and it was retweeted by Elon Musk. WhatsApp later denied the claims saying that this is an Android bug.
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EU Said to Be Unlikely to Issue Break-Up Order to Google for Now
EU antitrust authorities are said to be contemplating an order for Alphabet's Google to halt anti-competitive practices in its adtech operations, but they will not order a breakup as previously suggested. Regulators are expected to announce a decision related to the investigation into Google's adtech practices in the upcoming months, accompanied by...
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Google's AI Data Protection Practices Probed By Irish Regulator
Big Tech's influence over AI has been drawing increasing scrutiny from regulators around the globe, amid concerns they are using access to personal data to dominate the emerging sector.
-
Top EU Privacy Regulator Opens Probe Into Google's AI Compliance
The EU is probing if Google adequately protected the personal data of European Union users before using it to help develop its foundational AI Model.
-
US Court Details How Google Built Illegal Search Monopoly
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta on Monday ruled that Google had violated antitrust law by spending billions of dollars to secure exclusive agreements with developers, carriers and equipment makers to be the default search engine.
-
Google, Apple and Meta to Face First Digital Markets Act Probes in the EU
Google, Apple and Meta will be the first Big Tech firms to face antitrust probes from EU regulators, under the Digital Markets Act that recently went into effect. The new European law went into effect on March 7 and is designed to check the power of Big Tech firms, with big fines for firms that violate the act.
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EU To Probe Apple, Google, Meta For Potential Digital Markets Breach
EU antitrust regulators on Monday opened their first investigations under the Digital Markets Act into Apple, Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms for potential breaches of the landmark EU tech rules.
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CCI to Probe Google Amidst Dispute With Indian Firms Over In-App Billing Policy
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Friday ordered a probe into Google amidst an ongoing dispute with companies in India over the former's in-app billing system. The antitrust body has said that the search giant implemented its policies in a "discriminatory manner".
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Google Responds To Antitrust Body Ordering Probe Into Play Store Billing
Alphabet Inc's Google has underscored that it takes its commitment to follow local laws and regulations seriously as India's antitrust body on Friday ordered a probe against the US company.
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US Regulator To Probe Microsoft, Google, Amazon's AI Investments
A US antitrust regulator said it was launching an inquiry Thursday into investments made by Microsoft, Google and Amazon into generative AI startups OpenAI and Anthropic.
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"We're Paying For Defaults": Sundar Pichai In US Antitrust Trial
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, on Monday acknowledged the importance of being the default search engine in keeping users glued to the company's products -- a key point in a once-in-a generation antitrust fight with the US government.
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Google Faces Japan's Anti-Trust Watchdog Probe Over Alleged Rule Violation
Japan's anti-trust watchdog said Monday it is investigating whether Google violated rules by asking smartphone manufacturers for preferential treatment.
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European Commission Announces New Rules to Speed Up Big Tech Data Privacy Probes
Stung by criticism of tardy privacy investigations and the Irish privacy regulator's outsized role in overseeing Big Tech, the European Commission on Tuesday announced new rules to help watchdogs work on cross-border cases at a faster clip.
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Google Removes 'Slavery Simulator' Game From Play Store After Racism Outcry in Brazil
Google has removed a Portuguese-language game that allowed players to trade and torture Black virtual "slaves" while strategising to block the abolition of slavery. The move came after a racism outcry in the country, and the prosecutor's office has opened a "hate speech" probe into the game downloaded by hundreds of people.
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Google Being Probed in India for In-App Payment Breaches After Complaints From Match, Local Startups
India's competition watchdog has begun an inquiry into Google after some companies alleged the service fee the US firm charges for in-app payments breaches an earlier antitrust directive, a regulatory order seen by Reuters showed on Friday. Tinder-owner Match Group and Indian startups have asked the watchdog to investigate Google's new User Choice ...
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WhatsApp Found Using Microphone in Background Due to Purported Android Bug, Government to Probe Allegations
WhatsApp is reportedly accessing microphones on some Android devices. A Twitter engineer tweeted about the issue and it was retweeted by Elon Musk. WhatsApp later denied the claims saying that this is an Android bug.
