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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Google says it will appeal online search antitrust decision
HighlightsAlphabet's Google announced its intention to appeal a recent antitrust decision regarding its online search competition dominance. A federal judge has proposed less aggressive remedies than the 10-year regime suggested by antitrust enforcers, which included the potential sale of Google Ad Manager. The United States Department of Justice and a coalition of states are concerned about Google's monopoly in search and its implications for competition in artificial intelligence products. 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. 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.
The Hindu
21 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
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. U.S. 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 U.S. 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.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
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. 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.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Judge to Google asking not to restrict its reach in AI: What you are telling is …
A federal judge sharply challenged Google 's arguments against proposed antitrust remedies during closing arguments Friday, questioning the tech giant's stance on restrictions that could limit its artificial intelligence ambitions and search dominance. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta pushed back against Google lawyer John Schmidtlein's claims that the Justice Department hadn't proven sufficient causation for drastic remedies. "They are telling you that you don't need any causal connection to do any of these remedies," Schmidtlein argued. "That is wrong." The judge's pointed questioning suggested skepticism toward Google's defense strategy. Government seeks unprecedented AI restrictions The Justice Department has proposed sweeping remedies including forcing Google to sell its Chrome browser, ending its $20 billion annual payments to Apple for default search placement, and crucially, restricting Google's ability to promote its Gemini AI product . "The reason we are so focused on Gen AI is because that is the new search access point," Justice Department lawyer David Dahlquist explained, positioning AI as the future battleground for search dominance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The government's case centers on preventing Google from monopolizing next-generation search through AI, pointing to testimony that Google now pays Samsung and Motorola to pre-install Gemini on devices. This mirrors the exclusive deals that helped maintain Google's roughly 90% search market share. Market shifts signal competitive pressure The urgency surrounding AI became apparent when Apple executives testified that Google searches in Safari had declined for the first time in two decades, while Apple plans to offer AI options like ChatGPT within the next year. Alphabet shares fell sharply following this revelation, though Google disputed the claims. Judge Mehta questioned whether AI companies that don't build traditional search engines should access Google's valuable data under proposed remedies. He also floated making payment bans contingent on other remedies failing and asked whether forcing Chrome's sale might be "cleaner and more elegant" than alternatives. The judge expects to rule in August, with Google planning to appeal regardless of the outcome. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
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. U.S. 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 U.S. 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.
