Here are some recent developments related to Google:
Legal and Regulatory Matters
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EU Court Backs Italian Antitrust Ruling Against Google: The European Court has supported Italy’s antitrust authority, ruling that Google‘s refusal to allow Enel’s JuicePass app on Android Auto was an abuse of market power. This decision could influence future conduct of dominant companies in similar cases.
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Google Faces Lawsuit Over AI-Generated Content: Educational technology company Chegg has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging that the tech giant’s AI-generated overviews are diminishing demand for original content and harming publishers’ competitiveness. Google refutes these claims, stating that AI overviews enhance search utility and traffic to diverse websites.
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Google and Meta Face Penalties in South Africa: South Africa’s competition authority has found Google and Meta guilty of anti-competitive behavior towards South African news media. The authority recommends that Google compensate local media and adjust its search algorithms to increase traffic to these outlets.
Reuters
Product Updates
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Google Discontinues Chromecast: After 12 years and over 100 million units sold, Google has officially discontinued its popular Chromecast device. The last available model is now out of stock, and the company has introduced a more expensive replacement, the Google TV Streamer, which currently lacks access to the BBC iPlayer app due to a technical issue.
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Gmail to Replace SMS Authentication with QR Codes: Google plans to replace Gmail’s two-factor authentication SMS codes with QR codes to combat security risks associated with SMS. This transition aims to enhance security by requiring users to scan a QR code with their smartphone cameras.
The Verge
Cultural and Social Trends
- Luigi Mangione’s Courtroom Attire Sparks Fashion Trend: Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old accused of murder, has become a viral sensation due to his fashionable courtroom attire. His brown loafers sparked a 1,400% increase in Google searches for “Luigi Mangione loafers” within 24 hours.
New York Post
For more detailed information, you can visit the respective articles linked above.
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