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Why is the EU probing Google?

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The EU is investigating Google to determine if it used online content from web publishers and YouTube creators for its generative AI services without proper compensation or consent. The probe reflects ongoing EU scrutiny of US tech firms and concerns over digital regulation fairness.

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EU Commission opens probe into Google over AI

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  • EU Commission probes Google over use of online content for AI services
  • Investigation examines compensation and consent for web publishers' content 9s
  • Probe includes use of YouTube videos to train Google's AI models 22s
  • Google claims the complaint could hinder innovation in a competitive market 29s
  • EU-US tensions rise over digital rules and enforcement since 2025 48s

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EU Commission opens probe into Google over AI
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Euronews
13 hours ago
EU Commission opens probe into Google over AI

The European Commission launched a probe into Google over its use of online content to power its AI services.

EU Commission opens probe into Google over AI
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Euronews
13 hours ago
EU Commission opens probe into Google over AI

The investigation will examine whether Google used web publishers' content for generative AI services on search result pages without compensation or the option for publishers to refuse.

EU Commission opens probe into Google over AI
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13 hours ago
EU Commission opens probe into Google over AI

The probe will also assess if YouTube videos were used to train Google's generative AI models.

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