Google Chose Not to Provide Publishers Choices in AI Search
Google’s Use of Publisher Data Faces Scrutiny in Antitrust Trial In internal documents revealed during an antitrust trial, an executive from Alphabet Inc. acknowledged that Google could approach web publishers for their consent regarding the use of their content to enhance AI-generated search results. Alternatively, publishers could opt-out. However, the firm concluded that offering these […]
UK-based Scattered Spider hackers are ‘supporting’ cyber-attacks, according to Google.
Google has reported that members of a loosely connected hacking group, referred to as “scattered spiders,” are actively encouraging cyberattacks, impacting UK retailers and now extending into the US market. This group has been implicated in attacks against prominent British retailers like Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. Experts from Google’s cybersecurity team caution that […]
Rumble Brings David Boies on Board for $2 Billion Antitrust Case Against Google
Prominent attorney David Boies has joined the legal team representing Rumble in its multi-billion-dollar antitrust lawsuit against Google, intensifying the conflict over allegations that the tech giant has unfairly stifled competition in the online video market. Rumble’s antitrust case, filed in 2021 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, accuses Google […]
Hackers targeting UK retailers are now focusing on US stores, according to Google.
On Wednesday, Google raised concerns about hackers who have been disrupting UK retailers and might turn their attention to U.S. companies. John Hartquist, an analyst in Google’s cybersecurity division, cautioned in an email, “US retailers need to be careful. These actors are offensive and creative, and are particularly effective at circumventing mature security programs.” The […]
House Republicans should stop relying on Google Translate.
In the United States, there is, without a doubt, one official language. Yet, House Republicans seem a bit oblivious to this. A look at their social media behavior suggests just that. The official House Republican account tweeted about their belief in the potential of all Americans thriving through hard work. It feels, well, a bit […]
ADL urges Google to reject ‘anti-Israel’ human rights proposal
A Jewish rights organization is urging shareholders of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, to reject proposals that would prompt an investigation into the impact of its cloud services—especially those used in Project Nimbus in Israel—on human rights in conflict areas. This proposal will be up for vote during Alphabet’s annual shareholders meeting scheduled for June 6, […]
Google agrees to pay Texas $1.4 billion to resolve allegations of improper tracking and data collection.
Mark Mahaney, senior managing director at Evercore ISI, discusses Google’s stock decline of 26% since its peak in February during an appearance on “Varney & Co.” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that Google will pay $1.4 billion to settle a lawsuit accusing the company of gathering user data without consent. Paxton emphasized that […]
Mexico Takes Legal Action Against Google for Renaming ‘Gulf of Mexico’ to ‘Gulf of America’
Mexico has initiated legal action against Google following a change in the naming of the Gulf of Mexico, which is now referred to as the Gulf of America on the company’s mapping platform. On Friday, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the lawsuit, stating it would proceed if the designation of the “American Gulf” persists in Google’s […]
Google Refutes Allegations of Falling Search Traffic Following Apple Executive’s Statement
Following testimony from Apple SVP Eddie Cue, the tech giant has stepped up to challenge claims regarding a downturn in search traffic attributed to Google. Ars Technica reported that the ongoing antitrust investigation into Google’s dominance in search has taken an unexpected turn, sparked by Cue’s remarks that hinted at declining search traffic. During his […]
Mexico files a lawsuit against Google for altering Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America following a Trump executive order
Mexico has initiated legal action against Google for modifying the label of the Gulf of Mexico to the “US Gulf” on its mapping service. This change was made in alignment with a directive from the Mexican president. During a press briefing, Sheinbaum mentioned the lawsuit but did not elaborate further. This legal step follows a […]