Legislation to force Google’s Chrome web browser to safeguard personal data cleared the Legislature and headed to the governor’s desk Thursday.
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EU Fines Google $3.5B for Breaking Europe’s Antitrust Laws
European Union officials accused the American tech giant of using its size and dominance to undercut rivals in online advertising, a move that could raise the ire of the Trump administration.
Google Avoids Harshest Penalties in Landmark Search Monopoly Ruling
Judge Amit P. Mehta said Google must hand over some of its search data to rivals, falling short of the sweeping changes proposed by the government to rein in the power of Silicon Valley.
Google Says It Will Appeal $314.6M Class-action Verdict in San Jose
The class-action lawsuit alleged that Google programmed Android phones to transfer data to Google servers over cellular networks, even when users weren't connected to Wi-Fi.
Google’s $125M Deal with California for Local News Is Already Shrinking
Google and California struck a deal last year to fund local news. Now Gov. Newsom is proposing to pull back two-thirds of the state commitments. Google could follow suit.
U.S. Proposes Breakup of Google to Fix Search Monopoly
In a landmark antitrust case, the Justice Department asked a federal judge to force the company to sell its popular Chrome browser. The Department of Justice and a group of states had until the end of Wednesday to propose remedies in an antitrust lawsuit they won in August.
How Google Spent 15 Years Creating a Culture of Concealment
Trying to avoid antitrust suits, Google systematically told employees to destroy messages, avoid certain words and copy the lawyers as often as possible.
Google Spent $10.7M to Lobby CA Legislators in Third Quarter of 2024
In addition to money Google spent lobbying the Legislature and governor from July through September during a media bill fight, it also showered elected officials with $107,500 in campaign cash on one day in September.
Meta, Google Move to Limit Political Ads Around Election Day
The restrictions on political ads around Election Day are being reinstated out of concern for political misinformation, heightened by the use of AI.
Google Triumphs on the Nobel Stage as Tough Antitrust Fight Looms
Two of Google’s A.I. researchers, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper, shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, just hours after the Justice Department started spelling out plans that could lead to its break up.
CA Legislators Drop Plan to Force Google and Meta to Pay for News Content from Local Media
Instead, lawmakers agreed to tech firms’ proposal to help local newsrooms and explore artificial intelligence.
Google Antitrust Ruling Could Influence Tech Competition
Nearly a quarter-century after Microsoft lost a similar case, a judge’s decision that Google abused a monopoly in internet search is likely to have major ripple effects.
Judge Narrows U.S. Case That Says Google Illegally Protects Monopoly
The ruling did not affect other claims in the antitrust case about Google's search engine, which is scheduled to go to trial next month.
Google Changes Gilroy Tree Farm Plans, Will Sell Trees to Public
The 40-acre piece of land was purchased by Google in 2019 with the goal of growing trees in an environmentally sound way for its future and current campuses.
Federal Judge Rejects Google Bid to Toss Antitrust Suit Alleging Monopoly in Online Ads
The lawsuit alleges that Google leverages control over online advertising, driving out competition and receiving profits that far exceed what could be made in a competitive market.
Mahan Says Not to Worry About Slowdown at Google’s Downtown West Site
Mayor Matt Mahan tried to reassure the public that Google remains committed to San Jose in the long term, and San Jose is committed to Google.
