Google's AI Overviews hit by EU antitrust complaint from independent publishers

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Jul 5, 2025 14:54
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Independent publishers have filed an EU antitrust complaint against Google, alleging that its AI Overviews feature unfairly uses their content without adequate compensation or visibility. The case highlights growing concerns about how generative AI tools impact media businesses and may prompt increased regulatory scrutiny of AI-driven search technologies in Europe.

Article URL: https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/googles-ai-overviews-hit-by-eu-antitrust-complaint-independent-publishers-2025-07-04/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44473188 Points: 1 # Comments: 0