The European Union is investigating Google for potential antitrust violations related to its AI models.
The European Commission, which is the 27-nation bloc's top antitrust enforcer, said it's examining whether Google has breached competition rules through its use of content from web publishers as well as material uploaded to YouTube for AI purposes.
Regulators are concerned that Google has given itself an unfair advantage by using content for two search services, AI Overviews and AI Mode, without paying publishers or letting them opt out. AI Overviews automatically generates summaries that appear at the top of its traditional search results, while AI Mode provides chatbot-style answers to search queries. They're also examining whether Google uses videos uploaded to YouTube under similar conditions to train its generative AI models, while shutting out rival AI model developers. “This complaint risks stifling innovation in a market that is more competitive than ever," Google said in statement. “Europeans deserve to benefit from the latest technologies and we will continue to work closely with the news and creative industries as they transition to the AI era.” The Commission, which is the bloc's executive arm, is carrying out the investigation under the EU's longstanding competition regulations, rather than its newer Digital Markets Act that was was drawn up to prevent Big Tech companies from monopolizing online markets. "AI is bringing remarkable innovation and many benefits for people and businesses across Europe, but this progress cannot come at the expense of the principles at the heart of our societies," Teresa Ribera, the commission’s vice president overseeing competition affairs, said in a statement. “This is why we are investigating whether Google may have imposed unfair terms and conditions on publishers and content creators, while placing rival AI models developers at a disadvantage, in breach of EU competition rules.” Brussels has no deadline to wrap up the case, which could result in sanctions including a fine worth up to 10% of the company’s annual global revenue. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.'Happy not satisfied' is the saying as Bolles preps for state football title shotRichard's Swing Makeover Pt. 15: We're doing a jig'Disgusting': Attorney announces lawsuits by 2 DCPS educators alleging First Amendment violationsFamily describes terrifying ordeal after 4-year-old boy loses ear in dog attackVIDEO: Mom captures driver ignoring school bus stop signal as children prepare to cross streetWoman describes finding truck partially submerged in pond behind her homeNassau County Christmas tree lighting and fireworksVigil for high school senior killed at Westside Burger KingTracking a rainy weekend of possibly disruptive stormsJacksonville mother, 2 young children homeless after apartment fireEp. 5: Breakup blues? Practical mental health tools to help you bounce backNews4JAX wraps up its 2025 Toy DriveSt. Johns County man charged with DUI after golf cart crash that fatally injured his wifeNew fire station coming to Clay County for the first time in over 25 yearsRichard's Swing Makeover Pt. 14: Time to file -- metal, not taxesLocal man shares warning after catching rare bacteria while fishing in St. Johns CountyDonate toys to our annual Channel 4 Toy Drive!Voices of the 904 Ep. 7 - The one-man army cooking with a passion to feed the city that raised himVoices of the 904 Ep. 7 - The one-man army cooking with a passion to feed the city that raised himCulinary Nunnsense: Richard shares his stew recipe -- perfect for the lower temps in our forecastNassau County community mourns passing of ‘cherished community advocate’St. Johns County sheriff explains what led to deadly deputy-involved shootingByron Chandler Interiors in St. Johns County shares tips on home decor!Final full moon of 2025 expected to be supermoon
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