Judge dismisses Chegg and Penske antitrust lawsuits targeting Google AI search
In a setback for publishers worried about the effects of AI search, a US federal judge has dismissed lawsuits filed by Chegg and Penske Media against Google.
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Key points
- The companies accused Google of antitrust violations in products like AI overviews, which have led to decreasing traffic at numerous sites.
- However, US District Judge Amit Mehta has ruled that Google's conduct is not illegal under antitrust law.
- Chegg, an education and learning platform, claimed in its lawsuit that Google illegally scraped its educational content.
- Penske, which owns publications like Rolling Stone and Variety, filed a similar case that alleged lost traffic.
Sources (1)
- [1]Judge dismisses Chegg and Penske antitrust lawsuits targeting Google AI searchArs Technica: AI · Oct 1, 08:11 PM
In a setback for publishers worried about the effects of AI search, a US federal judge has dismissed lawsuits filed by Chegg and Penske Media against Google.
The companies accused Google of antitrust violations in products like AI overviews, which have led to decreasing traffic at numerous sites.
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