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Google Threatens to Cut Off News Links in New Zealand Over Proposed Payment Law

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Wellington, New Zealand – Google has threatened to withdraw its support and sever links to New Zealand news content on its platforms if the country moves forward with legislation requiring tech companies to compensate media outlets for using their articles. This declaration comes after similar tactics were employed in other countries that have enacted comparable laws. The contentious issue rose to prominence following New Zealand’s government announcement in July that it intended to pass a bill mandating tech platforms to negotiate revenue-sharing deals with news publishers. Initially opposed by the center-right National Party government in … Read more

Epic Games Accuses Google of Fresh Antitrust Violations in Latest Clash

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San Francisco, CA – Epic Games, the developer behind the popular video game Fortnite, has launched a legal battle against Google, accusing the tech giant of new antitrust violations. The gaming company alleges that Google has manipulated software and contractual agreements to stifle competition and maintain its dominance in the app distribution market. Epic Games’ contention revolves around Google’s control over the Android ecosystem. According to the accusations, Google not only leverages its Play Store to limit the viability of alternative app stores but also employs restrictive agreements to discourage third-party app developers from offering … Read more

Arkansas Attorney General Sues Google and YouTube, Citing Youth Addiction and Mental Health Risks

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced a lawsuit on Monday against prominent tech conglomerate Alphabet Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Google LLC, YouTube LLC, and XXVI Holdings, Inc. The legal filing in Phillips County Circuit Court claims these entities have engaged in deceptive marketing and operational tactics that breach the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The attorney general’s office alleges that YouTube, in particular, manipulates features on its platform to hook young users, creating an environment that may be detrimental to their mental health. According to the lawsuit, YouTube leverages design … Read more

Google Avoids Jury in Antitrust Case by Settling Claim with $2.3 Million Payment to Justice Department

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A $2.3 million payment from Google to the U.S. Department of Justice at an evening hour marked a pivotal moment in a major legal challenge against the tech giant. The transaction aimed to resolve a component of a sweeping antitrust lawsuit over Google’s advertising practices initiated by the Justice Department and 18 states. This case, unfolding without a jury under the direction of U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema at a Virginia courthouse, underscores the intensifying scrutiny over the control wielded by tech behemoths in digital marketplaces. Unlike traditional jury trials, this bench trial puts the … Read more