EU opens investigation into Google’s use of online content for AI models

The European Union has launched an investigation into Google to assess whether the tech giant has failed to provide appropriate compensation to web publishers for using their content to generate AI-driven summaries in search results. This inquiry is part of a broader scrutiny of Google's practices in the digital content landscape.

The European Union has launched an investigation into Google to determine if the tech giant is violating competition laws by using online content from publishers and creators to train its generative AI models without compensation or an opt-out option. This inquiry specifically targets Google's Gemini AI model, raising concerns about the rights of content creators in the digital landscape.

The European Commission has imposed a €120 million fine on Elon Musk's social media platform X for breaching regulations related to deceptive verification badges, which left users vulnerable to scams and manipulation. This penalty marks a significant enforcement action under the EU's Digital Services Act.

Paul McCartney has urged the European Union to reconsider a ban on the use of terms like 'sausage' and 'burger' for vegetarian products, arguing that such a ban, recently approved by the European Parliament, addresses a non-existent issue and could hinder climate progress.