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GOOGLE'S PLAN TO KEEP AI OUT OF SEARCH TRIAL REMEDIES ISN'T GOING VERY WELL

arstechnica.com9 min read

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Google's AI products may be restricted as a remedy following the government's win in the search monopoly trial. The Department of Justice has asked for a wide range of remedies to stop Google from potentially using AI to entrench its market dominance in search advertising. They include a ban on exclusive agreements with publishers to train on content and restrictions on investments in or acquisitions of AI products or companies. The DOJ alleges the changes are necessary to clear the way for a thriving search market as AI stands to shake up the competitive landscape.