The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into Google’s use of publisher content for AI Overviews and AI Mode.

The inquiry focuses on compensation, opt-out controls, and whether the practice disadvantages competing AI developers or reduces visibility for publishers.

This case highlights broader questions about responsible AI deployment, data sourcing, and transparency obligations for large platforms.

Source: https://sea.mashable.com/tech-industry/41076/google-ai-overviews-sparks-antitrust-probe-for-using-publisher-content

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