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Character.ai Quits AI Model Race After $4 Billion Google Deal, Shifts Focus to Consumer Chatbot Platform
Character.ai, a popular chatbot platform, has dramatically shifted its business strategy following a significant deal with Google, opting to step away from developing large language models. The San Francisco-based startup, known for its traction among young users, will now concentrate on enhancing its consumer-facing platform, according to interim CEO Dominic Perella. 
Character.ai, a popular chatbot platform, has dramatically shifted its business strategy following a significant deal with Google, opting to step away from developing large language models. The San Francisco-based startup, known for its traction among young users, will now concentrate on enhancing its consumer-facing platform, according to interim CEO Dominic Perella. -
Google Files EU Antitrust Complaint, Accuses Microsoft of Stifling Cloud Competition
Google has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Union's top antitrust regulator, accusing Microsoft of stifling competition in the multibillion-dollar cloud computing industry. 
Google has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Union's top antitrust regulator, accusing Microsoft of stifling competition in the multibillion-dollar cloud computing industry. -
Google Faces Second Major Antitrust Challenge as DOJ Seeks to Break Up Ad Business
The Biden administration is intensifying its campaign against Google, launching a second significant antitrust case that seeks to dismantle the tech giant's dominance in the digital advertising industry. This legal battle, which began in a federal courtroom in Alexandria, Virginia, on Monday, represents one of the most ambitious government efforts to challenge the power of a U.S. corporation in decades. 
The Biden administration is intensifying its campaign against Google, launching a second significant antitrust case that seeks to dismantle the tech giant's dominance in the digital advertising industry. This legal battle, which began in a federal courtroom in Alexandria, Virginia, on Monday, represents one of the most ambitious government efforts to challenge the power of a U.S. corporation in decades. -
Google Faces Major Setback as UK Antitrust Watchdog Targets Ad Tech Dominance
British authorities allege Google favored its own services, harming thousands of publishers and advertisers. British authorities allege Google favored its own services, harming thousands of publishers and advertisers. -
DOJ Mulls Historic Breakup of Google Following Landmark Antitrust Ruling
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly considering a groundbreaking move to dismantle Google's sprawling business empire after a recent landmark antitrust ruling found the tech giant guilty of maintaining an illegal monopoly over online search. According to sources familiar with the discussions, DOJ attorneys are exploring various options, including the potential divestiture of key Google assets such as its Android operating system, Chrome web browser, and advertising platform, AdWords. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly considering a groundbreaking move to dismantle Google's sprawling business empire after a recent landmark antitrust ruling found the tech giant guilty of maintaining an illegal monopoly over online search. According to sources familiar with the discussions, DOJ attorneys are exploring various options, including the potential divestiture of key Google assets such as its Android operating system, Chrome web browser, and advertising platform, AdWords. -
Google Faces Potential Breakup After Losing Major Antitrust Case
A U.S. judge has declared that Google violated antitrust laws by creating and maintaining an illegal monopoly over the search market. This decision, handed down by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta on Monday, marks a significant victory for federal authorities aiming to curb Big Tech's dominance and could reshape how millions of Americans access information online. 
A U.S. judge has declared that Google violated antitrust laws by creating and maintaining an illegal monopoly over the search market. This decision, handed down by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta on Monday, marks a significant victory for federal authorities aiming to curb Big Tech's dominance and could reshape how millions of Americans access information online. -
Google Loses Major Antitrust Case Over Search Dominance
In a landmark ruling that could reshape the digital landscape, Google was found to have violated U.S. antitrust laws by using its search business to maintain a monopoly, according to a decision by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta on Monday. This significant defeat for the tech giant could have far-reaching implications for how Americans access information online and potentially disrupt Google's long-standing dominance. In a landmark ruling that could reshape the digital landscape, Google was found to have violated U.S. antitrust laws by using its search business to maintain a monopoly, according to a decision by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta on Monday. This significant defeat for the tech giant could have far-reaching implications for how Americans access information online and potentially disrupt Google's long-standing dominance. -
Wiz Halts $23 Billion Acquisition Talks with Google, Focuses on IPO
Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz has terminated negotiations with Alphabet, Google's parent company, regarding a potential $23 billion acquisition, according to a memo seen by CNN. This move, which would have marked Google's largest acquisition, has been shelved as Wiz pivots towards an initial public offering (IPO) and aims to generate $1 billion in annual revenue. Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz has terminated negotiations with Alphabet, Google's parent company, regarding a potential $23 billion acquisition, according to a memo seen by CNN. This move, which would have marked Google's largest acquisition, has been shelved as Wiz pivots towards an initial public offering (IPO) and aims to generate $1 billion in annual revenue. -
Google Abandons Plan to Kill Third-Party Cookies, Opts for User Choice Instead
Google has decided to halt its long-anticipated plan to phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, a move that was expected to significantly impact digital advertising. After years of development, testing, and regulatory scrutiny, Google has opted for a different approach, one that offers users the ability to make an informed choice regarding third-party cookies, rather than outright deprecating them. 
Google has decided to halt its long-anticipated plan to phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, a move that was expected to significantly impact digital advertising. After years of development, testing, and regulatory scrutiny, Google has opted for a different approach, one that offers users the ability to make an informed choice regarding third-party cookies, rather than outright deprecating them. -
Google Eyes $23 Billion Acquisition of Cybersecurity Startup Wiz
Google is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire the cybersecurity startup Wiz for a staggering $23 billion, which would mark its largest acquisition to date. This potential deal, reported by The Wall Street Journal, underscores Google's aggressive push to strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities amid increasing cyber threats and regulatory scrutiny. Google is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire the cybersecurity startup Wiz for a staggering $23 billion, which would mark its largest acquisition to date. This potential deal, reported by The Wall Street Journal, underscores Google's aggressive push to strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities amid increasing cyber threats and regulatory scrutiny.
