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Alphabet's Google remains concerned regarding Canadian legislative changes intended to facilitate law enforcement access to private citizen data, indicating that the amendments fail to address the co…
The EU is preparing a major fine against Google for unfair search practices under the Digital Markets Act, potentially forcing operational changes to its core search business before summer.
EU consumer groups filed complaints against Google, Meta, and TikTok for failing to remove fraudulent ads, citing inadequate scam protection. Google and Meta disputed the claims, stating they block m…
Indonesia summoned Meta and Google over non-compliance with new social media restrictions protecting children under 16, risking sanctions or platform blocks. Both companies oppose the curbs, which ai…
Google faces a 30% liability verdict in a social media trial but maintains strong growth prospects with AI upgrades, Waymo robo-taxi expansion, and new product launches, supporting a positive outlook…
Russia proposes strict AI regulations targeting foreign tools like Alphabet's Gemini, potentially banning or restricting use if they fail to comply with data localization and cultural rules, increasi…
Google plans $600 billion AI investments and partners with Meta on TPU leasing amid antitrust probes into its ad pricing, signaling strong AI sector growth with regulatory hurdles.
The U.K. regulator proposes rules forcing Google to increase transparency and control over AI-generated content usage, aiming to curb its market power under new digital competition laws.
The UK competition watchdog proposes rules requiring Google to increase transparency in AI content use and give Android users default app choices, aiming to enhance digital competition. Feedback is r…
The EU initiates legal proceedings against Alphabet's Google over Digital Markets Act compliance, focusing on AI feature access fairness, potentially limiting Google's control over its AI services an…
Alphabet’s shares dipped amidst a DOJ investigation into its diversity hiring practices, raising regulatory concerns amid a tech sector decline.
A Texas federal judge blocked a state law requiring app stores to verify users' ages, protecting Apple and Google from regulatory burdens and preserving First Amendment rights related to app developm…
The EU has launched a broad antitrust probe into Google's AI practices that may limit rivals and affect data use, while Meta faces scrutiny over its AI tools. These regulatory actions pose significan…
India proposes mandatory royalty payments from AI firms like Google for using content to train models, challenging the industry's free access approach and signaling regulatory risks in a key market.
Australia institutes a mandatory under-16 social media ban, affecting platforms like Google's YouTube, signaling regulatory challenges and slowing user growth amid global scrutiny.
The US House Homeland Security Committee is investigating Google-hosted apps that may threaten DHS personnel safety and obstruct government operations, requesting a briefing by December 12.
Alphabet's stock gained 5% after launching the upgraded Gemini 3 AI model, boosting AI market positioning despite ongoing EU antitrust investigations.
European Parliament urges member states to set minimum social media age limits between 13 and 16 to protect minors, with various countries enacting or proposing differing regulations. Meta and other …
The DOJ proposes breaking up Google's ad manager, causing significant market uncertainty and disruption, while Google opposes the plan to protect business growth.
Australia expanded its teen social media ban to Reddit and Kick, threatening fines up to A$49.5 million for non-compliance, starting December 10. Platforms like YouTube and Meta services are already …