Topic: antitrust lawsuits
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Major Media Giants Sue Google for Antitrust Violations
Major media companies, including Vox Media and The Atlantic, have filed new lawsuits against Google, alleging its monopolistic ad tech practices have directly harmed their revenue and competitive options. The lawsuits build on a pivotal 2025 court ruling that found Google illegally monopolized ke...
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Senate Democrats Probe: Was YouTube's Trump Deal a Bribe?
Senate Democrats are investigating whether YouTube's $24.5 million settlement with Donald Trump was an illegal bribe to secure favorable regulatory treatment for Google amid its antitrust battles. Lawmakers expressed concern that the payment could influence a potential Trump administration's Just...
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Apple's AI to Use Google's Gemini for Siri Boost
Apple has partnered with Google to integrate Gemini AI into its ecosystem, a multi-year deal valued around $1 billion, marking a shift from its historical vertical integration strategy. The partnership aims to enhance features like Siri and follows Apple's evaluation of competitors, with Google's...
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Apple Slashes Fees for Mini App Developers
Apple has introduced a new program that reduces its commission on in-app purchases for mini app developers from 30% to 15%, specifically targeting creators of compact, self-contained software experiences. This initiative follows a deal with Tencent and occurs amid regulatory scrutiny, including a...
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YouTube Reinstates Creators Banned for COVID Misinfo
YouTube is reversing its policy by allowing some previously banned creators, who spread COVID-19 and election misinformation, to return to the platform. The company attributes the change to a commitment to free expression, citing past political pressure and the evolution of its community guidelin...
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