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Economic Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
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.
Express Tribune
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Google Maps to update Gulf of America after Trump's order in the US
Listen to article Google announced on Monday that it will update its Maps app to reflect recent name changes mandated by the Trump administration. The Gulf of Mexico will be renamed the "Gulf of America" in Google Maps for users in the United States, following updates to 'official government sources.' Photo: @NewsFromGoogle The tech giant also confirmed it will revert to the name "Mount McKinley" for Alaska's highest peak, replacing its current name, Denali. This change aligns with executive orders signed last week by President Donald Trump, which direct federal agencies to update official maps and communications with these new names. Photo: @NewsFromGoogle Addressing public inquiries, Google explained in a post on X: 'We have a longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources.' The company clarified that users in Mexico will continue to see "Gulf of Mexico" displayed, while international users will see both names. Photo: @NewsFromGoogle President Trump defended the decision, emphasizing the historical significance of the name changes. He praised former President William McKinley for his economic contributions, stating that McKinley "made the country very rich through tariffs and talent." The Gulf renaming, Trump added, reflects his administration's focus on U.S. sovereignty. The mountain's name was originally changed to Denali in 2015 by President Barack Obama's administration to honor Alaska Natives, for whom the name holds cultural and historical significance. The decision to restore "Mount McKinley" marks a symbolic reversal of that gesture, reigniting debates over the preservation of indigenous heritage versus historical traditions. Google's updates will begin rolling out in the coming weeks, ensuring compliance with federal naming standards while accommodating regional preferences.
