A Russian court has fined Google two undecillion roubles — a two followed by 36 zeros — for restricting Russian state media channels on YouTube. Although Google is one of the world’s wealthiest companies, the fine amount is considerably more than its $2 trillion worth. It also is far greater than the world’s […]
ISTANBUL (AA) – Former US President Donald Trump has threatened to prosecute Google if he wins the 2024 election, accusing the tech giant of manipulating search results to favor Vice President Kamala Harris. In a post on Truth Social, Trump alleged that Google operates an “illegal” system that prioritizes negative stories about him while...
In a landmark decision, US District Judge Amit Mehta has ruled that Google operates as an illegal monopoly, violating antitrust laws. The ruling found Google guilty of monopolizing both search engine and advertising markets through exclusive deals. Judge Mehta criticized Google for maintaining its dominance by securing default search engine st...
Elon Musk has claimed that Google imposed a “search ban” on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, posting an image of a Google search box with “President Donald” typed. Musk, who endorsed Trump and pledged to financially support his campaign, previously shared an AI-generated parody video on X that mimicked Harris’ voice. Google resp...
ISTANBUL (AA) – Malaysia has said it is considering regulating the online digital platforms, including Meta and Google, to pay for news content in the Southeast Asian nation. Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said it is considering adopting regulatory frameworks similar to those implemented in Australia and Canada. Aust...
