Google says it will appeal online search antitrust decision
Alphabet's Google on Saturday said it will appeal an antitrust decision under which a federal judge proposed less aggressive ways to restore online search competition than the 10-year regime suggested by antitrust enforcers "We will wait for the Court's opinion. And we still strongly believe the Court's original decision was wrong, and look forward to our eventual appeal," Google said in a post on X.
— NewsFromGoogle (@NewsFromGoogle) US District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington heard closing arguments on Friday at a trial on proposals to address Google's illegal monopoly in online search and related advertising.
In April, a federal judge said that Google illegally dominated two markets for online advertising technology, with the US Department of Justice saying that Google should sell off at least its Google Ad Manager, which includes the company's publisher ad server and its ad exchange. The DOJ and a coalition of states want Google to share search data and cease multibillion-dollar payments to Apple and other smartphone makers to be the default search engine on new devices.
Antitrust enforcers are concerned about how Google's search monopoly gives it an advantage in artificial intelligence products like Gemini and vice versa.
John Schmidtlein, an attorney for Google, said at the hearing that while generative AI is influencing how search looks, Google has addressed any concerns about competition in AI by no longer entering exclusive agreements with wireless carriers and smartphone makers including Samsung Electronics, leaving them free to load rival search and AI apps on new devices.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Hindu
33 minutes ago
- The Hindu
Hey chatbot, is this true? AI 'factchecks' sow misinformation
As misinformation exploded during India's four-day conflict with Pakistan, social media users turned to an AI chatbot for verification only to encounter more falsehoods, underscoring its unreliability as a fact-checking tool. With tech platforms reducing human fact-checkers, users are increasingly relying on AI-powered chatbots, including xAI's Grok, OpenAI's ChatGPT, and Google's Gemini, in search of reliable information. "Hey @Grok, is this true?" has become a common query on Elon Musk's platform X, where the AI assistant is built in, reflecting the growing trend of seeking instant debunks on social media. But the responses are often themselves riddled with misinformation. Grok, now under renewed scrutiny for inserting "white genocide," a far-right conspiracy theory, into unrelated queries, wrongly identified old video footage from Sudan's Khartoum airport as a missile strike on Pakistan's Nur Khan airbase during the country's recent conflict with India. Unrelated footage of a building on fire in Nepal was misidentified as "likely" showing Pakistan's military response to Indian strikes. "The growing reliance on Grok as a fact-checker comes as X and other major tech companies have scaled back investments in human fact-checkers," McKenzie Sadeghi, a researcher with the disinformation watchdog NewsGuard, told AFP. "Our research has repeatedly found that AI chatbots are not reliable sources for news and information, particularly when it comes to breaking news," she warned. NewsGuard's research found that 10 leading chatbots were prone to repeating falsehoods, including Russian disinformation narratives and false or misleading claims related to the recent Australian election. In a recent study of eight AI search tools, the Tow Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia University found that chatbots were "generally bad at declining to answer questions they couldn't answer accurately, offering incorrect or speculative answers instead." When AFP fact-checkers in Uruguay asked Gemini about an AI-generated image of a woman, it not only confirmed its authenticity but fabricated details about her identity and where the image was likely taken. Grok recently labeled a purported video of a giant anaconda swimming in the Amazon River as "genuine," even citing credible-sounding scientific expeditions to support its false claim. In reality, the video was AI-generated, AFP fact-checkers in Latin America reported, noting that many users cited Grok's assessment as evidence the clip was real. Such findings have raised concerns as surveys show that online users are increasingly shifting from traditional search engines to AI chatbots for information gathering and verification. The shift also comes as Meta announced earlier this year it was ending its third-party fact-checking program in the United States, turning over the task of debunking falsehoods to ordinary users under a model known as "Community Notes," popularized by X. Researchers have repeatedly questioned the effectiveness of "Community Notes" in combating falsehoods. Human fact-checking has long been a flashpoint in a hyperpolarized political climate, particularly in the United States, where conservative advocates maintain it suppresses free speech and censors right-wing content -- something professional fact-checkers vehemently reject. AFP currently works in 26 languages with Facebook's fact-checking program, including in Asia, Latin America, and the European Union. The quality and accuracy of AI chatbots can vary, depending on how they are trained and programmed, prompting concerns that their output may be subject to political influence or control. Musk's xAI recently blamed an "unauthorized modification" for causing Grok to generate unsolicited posts referencing "white genocide" in South Africa. When AI expert David Caswell asked Grok who might have modified its system prompt, the chatbot named Musk as the "most likely" culprit. Musk, the South African-born billionaire backer of President Donald Trump, has previously peddled the unfounded claim that South Africa's leaders were "openly pushing for genocide" of white people. "We have seen the way AI assistants can either fabricate results or give biased answers after human coders specifically change their instructions," Angie Holan, director of the International Fact-Checking Network, told AFP. "I am especially concerned about the way Grok has mishandled requests concerning very sensitive matters after receiving instructions to provide pre-authorized answers."
Time of India
40 minutes ago
- Time of India
Hey chatbot, is this true? AI 'factchecks' sow misinformation
During India and Pakistan's recent conflict, social media users turned to AI chatbots like Grok, ChatGPT, and Gemini for fact-checking, only to receive misinformation. Experts warn these tools often produce false or biased content, raising concerns as tech firms cut human fact-checkers and users increasingly rely on AI for news. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads As misinformation exploded during India's four-day conflict with Pakistan, social media users turned to an AI chatbot for verification -- only to encounter more falsehoods, underscoring its unreliability as a fact-checking tech platforms reducing human fact-checkers, users are increasingly relying on AI-powered chatbots -- including xAI 's Grok, OpenAI's ChatGPT , and Google's Gemini -- in search of reliable information."Hey @Grok, is this true?" has become a common query on Elon Musk 's platform X, where the AI assistant is built in, reflecting the growing trend of seeking instant debunks on social the responses are often themselves riddled with -- now under renewed scrutiny for inserting "white genocide," a far-right conspiracy theory, into unrelated queries -- wrongly identified old video footage from Sudan's Khartoum airport as a missile strike on Pakistan's Nur Khan airbase during the country's recent conflict with footage of a building on fire in Nepal was misidentified as "likely" showing Pakistan's military response to Indian strikes."The growing reliance on Grok as a fact-checker comes as X and other major tech companies have scaled back investments in human fact-checkers," McKenzie Sadeghi, a researcher with the disinformation watchdog NewsGuard, told AFP."Our research has repeatedly found that AI chatbots are not reliable sources for news and information, particularly when it comes to breaking news," she research found that 10 leading chatbots were prone to repeating falsehoods, including Russian disinformation narratives and false or misleading claims related to the recent Australian a recent study of eight AI search tools, the Tow Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia University found that chatbots were "generally bad at declining to answer questions they couldn't answer accurately, offering incorrect or speculative answers instead."When AFP fact-checkers in Uruguay asked Gemini about an AI-generated image of a woman, it not only confirmed its authenticity but fabricated details about her identity and where the image was likely recently labeled a purported video of a giant anaconda swimming in the Amazon River as "genuine," even citing credible-sounding scientific expeditions to support its false reality, the video was AI-generated, AFP fact-checkers in Latin America reported, noting that many users cited Grok's assessment as evidence the clip was findings have raised concerns as surveys show that online users are increasingly shifting from traditional search engines to AI chatbots for information gathering and shift also comes as Meta announced earlier this year it was ending its third-party fact-checking program in the United States, turning over the task of debunking falsehoods to ordinary users under a model known as " Community Notes ," popularized by have repeatedly questioned the effectiveness of "Community Notes" in combating fact-checking has long been a flashpoint in a hyperpolarized political climate, particularly in the United States, where conservative advocates maintain it suppresses free speech and censors right-wing content -- something professional fact-checkers vehemently currently works in 26 languages with Facebook's fact-checking program, including in Asia, Latin America, and the European quality and accuracy of AI chatbots can vary, depending on how they are trained and programmed, prompting concerns that their output may be subject to political influence or xAI recently blamed an "unauthorized modification" for causing Grok to generate unsolicited posts referencing "white genocide" in South AI expert David Caswell asked Grok who might have modified its system prompt, the chatbot named Musk as the "most likely" the South African-born billionaire backer of President Donald Trump, has previously peddled the unfounded claim that South Africa's leaders were "openly pushing for genocide" of white people."We have seen the way AI assistants can either fabricate results or give biased answers after human coders specifically change their instructions," Angie Holan, director of the International Fact-Checking Network, told AFP."I am especially concerned about the way Grok has mishandled requests concerning very sensitive matters after receiving instructions to provide pre-authorized answers."
News18
an hour ago
- News18
Weekly Horoscope, June 2–8, 2025: What's In Store For Aries, Taurus, & More
Last Updated: Weekly Horoscope, June 2–8, 2025: Aries sees career growth, Taurus finds resolution, Gemini faces rivalry, and Virgo enjoys love. Discover your week ahead! Weekly Horoscope, June 2, 2025 – June 8, 2025: How will this week be for your job, business, health, career, and married life? Read the weekly horoscope by astrologer Chirag Daruwalla to know the answers to all your questions. Aries people's hard work will pay off, and they will get the desired success in their career and business. If Taurus people were having any dispute related to land, building, or ancestral property, then this week it can be resolved through talks. Gemini people may have to face tough competition from their competitors. Cancer people's enthusiasm and courage will increase. Leo people may get an opportunity to join a beneficial scheme. Virgo people will have a sweet relationship with their love partner. Libra people may suddenly face some big expenses. Scorpio people should avoid talking to anyone in anger or passion. Sagittarius people may get an opportunity to participate in a religious event. Capricorn youth will spend most of their time in fun. Aquarius people's financial skills may be tested. Pisces people should respect the feelings of their love partner. Aries Weekly Horoscope Ganesha says this week is auspicious and successful for Aries. At the beginning of the week, you may get some good news related to your career and business. During this time, students preparing for exams and competitions may achieve some big successes. There will be a lot of activities this month, and if you do business related to foreign countries, then you may have to travel abroad for work this week. The hustle and bustle you do in connection with work will work to advance your career and business. Your hard work will pay off, and you will get the desired success in your career and business. Business people will get more profit than expected in their business during this time. Additional sources of income will be created for employed people. If your money is stuck in any scheme, then it will come out with the help of an influential person. The success you get from the beginning of the week and the work completed on time will create amazing confidence in you. During this time, you will have so much confidence that you will do risky tasks with great success without any hesitation. This week will prove to be auspicious from the point of view of relationships. Unity will remain in the family. Love relationships will become stronger, and better bonding will be seen with the love partner. Married life will remain happy. Taurus Weekly Horoscope Ganesha says this week will prove to be a mixed bag for the people of Taurus. The first half of the week will bring more auspiciousness and success for you as compared to the second half of the week. In such a situation, you should try to finish your important work during this time. During this time, you will give your best while working with great intelligence and understanding at your workplace. Due to which you can get praise from the boss and a big responsibility. If you were having any dispute related to land-building or ancestral property, then it can be resolved through conversation this week. In the first half of the week, you can get respect from people by fulfilling a big family responsibility. In the second half of the week, there can be a sudden additional burden of work on employed people. During this time, you will get less cooperation and support from seniors and juniors in the workplace, due to which you will have to work hard, along with giving extra time to complete any target. If you are associated with a business, then you may have to face fluctuations in the market during this time. During this time, you will need to transact money very carefully. To strengthen your love relationship and deepen it, respect the feelings of your love partner. Married life will remain happy. You will get full support from your spouse in every sphere of life. Gemini Weekly Horoscope Ganesha says people born under the Gemini sign may have to face a big challenge at the beginning of the week. Due to this, your planned work will not be completed on time, and you may have to incur some big expenses in your life during this time, due to which you may not only have to spend your savings but may also have to borrow money. In such a situation, this week you will have to take any work or decision very wisely, otherwise you may have to face unnecessary problems. People associated with business should avoid investing money in any risky scheme. This week, you may have to face tough competition from your competitors. There may be some difficulties in withdrawing the money stuck in the market. This week cannot be said to be good from the point of view of relationships as well. This week, you will need to talk and behave with people very carefully. Do not make such a promise to anyone that you may have to face difficulties in fulfilling later. If you are in a love relationship, then some misunderstandings may arise in your relationship due to a lack of communication. The good thing is that by the end of the week, with the help of a friend, the sourness in the relationship will go away, and once again, the relationship with the love partner will become normal. In the latter half of the week, Gemini people will be worried about the health of an elderly member of the family. Due to the busyness of work and discharging responsibilities, you will be able to spend less time with your spouse. Lucky Colour: Grey Lucky Number: 11 Cancer Weekly Horoscope Ganesha says this week is going to be very favorable for the career and business of Cancerians. This week, you will be seen performing better in your workplace. This week, your enthusiasm and courage will increase. Due to which you will come forward to fulfill any responsibility related to the workplace and family. During this time, you will not hesitate to accept the challenges of any field of life and will achieve the desired success. The special thing is that you will get full support from friends and family this week. The middle of the week is going to be very auspicious for people associated with social service because during this time, they can not only be rewarded but also given some important responsibility. The wish of people wandering in search of a livelihood will be fulfilled. The percentage of success at work will increase. There will be an atmosphere of happiness due to the arrival of a loved member of the family at home. Love and affection will remain with siblings. This week is going to remain normal from a health point of view, although married people may be a little worried about the health of their spouse. In the latter half of the week, business-related travel will prove to be pleasant and beneficial. A love relationship will become stronger. You will spend a pleasant time with your love partner. You will share your happiness with your spouse or love partner. Lucky Colour: Maroon Lucky Number: 12 Leo Weekly Horoscope Ganesha says Leo people will get desired success in work and respect in society this week. At the beginning of the week, you may be honored in the workplace or society for some special work. People will praise your work style and hard work. The people of the family will not only listen to you carefully but will also see to implementing it. At the beginning of the week, you may get an opportunity to join a profitable scheme. During this time, additional sources of income will be created for employed people. Their accumulated wealth will increase. In the middle of the week, you may get a surprise gift from somewhere. If there was some sourness and sweetness in your love relationship, then this week your relationship will come back on track, and you will spend happy moments with your love partner. If you are single, then a desired person may enter your life. In the latter half of the week, with the help of a senior or influential person, any major issue related to family or property can be resolved. In the latter half of the week, there is a possibility of getting special cooperation and support from the in-laws. This time will prove to be very auspicious and beneficial for you from a business point of view. You will not only be able to get the desired profit, but your credibility in the market will also increase. However, you should avoid risky investments. In the latter part of the week, a picnic or tour program with the family may suddenly be made. Lucky Colour: Red Lucky Number: 7 Virgo Weekly Horoscope Ganesha says the stars of Virgo people are at their peak at this time. Whatever work you undertake, you will get the desired success in it. However, at such a time, you will have to avoid getting excited and being proud of anything. At the beginning of the week, you will be able to finish the long-pending work. If you have taken out any kind of loan or borrowed money from someone, then this week you will be able to repay it. This week, you will make the biggest decision very easily, and the special thing is that people will praise your decision. Your respect will increase both at home and outside. During this time, the minds of the domestic women will be very engaged in religious activities. There will be auspicious events at home. Suddenly, a program to go on a pilgrimage can also be made. Health will be normal. However, the mind can be a little worried about the health of a family member. If you were thinking of changing jobs, then this wish of yours can be fulfilled this week. By the end of the week, you may get a good offer; however, before taking any decision in this regard, take the advice of your well-wishers. This entire week is favorable for love relationships. Your relationship with your love partner will remain sweet. There will be love and harmony in married life. Lucky Colour: Blue Lucky Number: 15 Libra Weekly Horoscope Ganesha says Libra natives should spread their blanket only as much as their feet can carry. This week, it means that you should not make the mistake of taking on any responsibility or work beyond your capacity, otherwise, you may have to face unnecessary troubles. Similarly, do not make the mistake of unnecessarily getting into arguments with people who are stronger than you, otherwise, you may have to face humiliation. Employed people will need to work with both seniors and juniors in their workplace. This week, your opponents may try to create obstacles in your work or distract you from your goal. In such a situation, it will be better not to give importance to the small issues of others. In the middle of the week, your mind will be engaged in social work, but during this time, you will have to take full care that your personal life does not get affected while doing so. In the latter half of the week, some big expenses may suddenly come up, due to which your budget may get a little disturbed. This time can also be a little unfavorable for you from the point of view of relationships. There can be a rift with younger siblings over some issue. You will also be upset due to a lack of help and support from your parents. Avoid being hasty in love relationships, otherwise you may have to face unnecessary troubles along with social disrepute. Your spouse will provide support in difficult times. Lucky Colour: Yellow Lucky Number: 5 Scorpio Weekly Horoscope Ganesha says Scorpio natives will have to control their anger while talking to anyone this week. Keep in mind that this week, things will be resolved only by your words, and things that are already resolved can also be spoiled by your words. In such a situation, avoid talking to anyone in anger or out of rage. At the beginning of the week, you may have to run around a lot to resolve disputes related to your movable and immovable property or personal life. During this time, along with problems related to your workplace, family responsibilities will also become a cause of trouble. If you keep your pride aside and agree to make peace with people, then half of your problems can automatically end. In such a situation, instead of clashing with anyone at the workplace, go along with people. If you are thinking of making your career in business abroad, then your mind may remain upset due to the obstacles that come with it. Any problem related to children will also become a cause of your worry. This week is going to prove to be mixed for love affairs. Your relationship will remain normal with sweet and sour arguments. However, avoid any kind of dispute and try to resolve the misunderstandings through dialogue. Lucky Colour: Orange Lucky Number: 3 Sagittarius Weekly Horoscope Ganesha says this week is going to be a mixed bag for Sagittarius. The first half of the week is going to be much better than the second half. During this time, your planned work will be seen getting completed on time. During this time, travels in connection with career and business are going to be very auspicious. People associated with business may get a big deal. This time is going to be favorable for those doing target-oriented work. During this time, your pending work will be completed with the help of friends and family. You may get an opportunity to participate in a religious event in the middle of the week. You will get opportunities to spend time happily with family. Some big expenses may come up suddenly in the second half of the week. During this time, the mind will be worried about a problem related to children. During this time, you may have to run around a lot to resolve disputes related to land and buildings. If you are associated with a business, then avoid making any risky investments and be careful with money transactions. This week is going to be favorable for you from the point of view of relationships. Mutual trust will increase in a love relationship, and your love partner will prove to be helpful in difficult times. There will be harmony with siblings. You will get opportunities to spend happy moments with your spouse. Lucky Colour: Brown Lucky Number: 4 Capricorn Weekly Horoscope Ganesha says this week is going to be auspicious for Capricorns as compared to last week. This week, all your work will be completed on time. Due to which you will have different confidence within you. You will get the cooperation and support of people both at home and outside. If you are involved in business, then you can make a big deal this week. Plans for business expansion will be seen to be fruitful. If you were surrounded by a financial crisis for a long time, then this week it will be overcome. Employed people may have to travel long or short distances in connection with work this week. Take good care of both food and luggage during the journey. If you were planning to change your job, then this week you may get a good offer from somewhere. However, do not forget to take the opinion of your well-wishers before taking any important decision related to your livelihood. In the latter half of the week, people preparing for exams and competitions may get some good news. Most of the time of the youth will be spent having fun. This week is favorable for love affairs. If you were thinking of expressing your feelings to someone, then your wish will be fulfilled by doing so. At the same time, the love relationship that is already going on will become stronger. Married life will remain happy. Lucky Colour: Cream Lucky Number: 9 Aquarius Weekly Horoscope Ganesha says this week is going to be a little more hectic for Aquarius people. At the beginning of the week, you may be worried about a problem related to personal life or the health of an elderly person in the house. There may be an additional burden of work on employed people, to fulfill which they will need to work harder and put in more effort in the workplace. Instead of getting into a fight with anyone in the workplace, ignore the petty issues of people. Drive carefully this week, as there is a possibility of getting injured. Your financial skills may be tested in the middle of the week. This problem can be faced by people from business to ordinary housewives. In such a situation, manage your money and avoid unnecessary expenses. In the latter half of the week, you will need to use your energy along with money. If you are successful in doing this, then you will also overcome this difficult time very easily. Aquarius people should avoid taking risks in their careers or business during this time. Keep in mind that if there is a possibility of taking two steps forward by taking one step back, then do not hesitate to do so. To keep the love relationship strong, do not hurt the feelings of your love partner and avoid being impatient. In difficult times, your spouse will show you the right path and will be your support. Lucky Colour: Pink Lucky Number: 10 Pisces Weekly Horoscope Ganesha says this week is going to be a mixed week for the Pisces natives. At the beginning of the week, some problems in your personal life will become a big cause of worry for you. Your work may also get affected due to being entangled in household problems. In such a situation, do not make the mistake of bringing household worries outside and outside problems inside the house. The Pisces natives will need to pay more attention to health and relationships this week. In such a situation, while talking to someone, behave politely and do not harbor anger against anyone. The Pisces natives may have to suffer physical pain this week due to seasonal illness or the emergence of an old disease. In such a situation, do not ignore any minor pain and keep your diet and routine right. If you are involved in business, do not make risky investments under any influence, and be very careful while transacting money. The business people may have to face tough competition from their competitors this week. The recession in the market will also become a major cause of worry for them. However, in this difficult time, your well-wishers will prove to be very helpful and will be seen helping you openly in lightening your burden. If you are having a dispute regarding land and property these days, then do not make any decision related to it in a state of confusion, otherwise, you may have to regret it later. Wait for the right time to find a solution to such issues. To maintain a better love relationship, avoid bringing ego or anger into yourself and respect the feelings of your love partner. top videos View all Lucky Colour: Black Lucky Number: 1 (The author Chirag Daruwalla is the son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla). About the Author Chirag Daruwalla Chirag Daruwalla, a renowned Indian astrologer with 18+ years of experience, provides expert guidance in career, health, finance, business, and more. He combines Vedic and Western astrology, I-Ching, Tarot, More Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Chirag Daruwalla Daily Horoscope horoscope HOROSCOPE 2025 Horoscope today Location : Mumbai, India, India First Published: June 02, 2025, 07:10 IST News astrology Weekly Horoscope, June 2–8, 2025: What's In Store For Aries, Taurus, & More
