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Who makes money when AI reads the internet for us?
Instead of displaying links, Arc Search's “Browse for Me” feature reads the first handful of pages and summarizes them into a single, custom-built, Arc-formatted web page using large language models from OpenAI and others. Critics say that's a problem.
Google may let rival ad platforms run commercials on YouTube
The move would be a concession to EU antitrust concerns, according to Reuters.
EU and UK are investigating whether Google and Meta colluded over ads
US regulators previously launched a probe into 'Jedi Blue.'
Spotify buys podcast tech companies Chartable and Podsights
It's the kill or acquire playbook all over again.
Google files motion to dismiss four charges in antitrust lawsuit
It claims a group of attorneys general has failed to show evidence of wrongdoing.
Texas announces a multi-state antitrust suit against Google
The state's AG said the company used 'monopolistic power to control' ad pricing.
Roku spent $150 million so it can sell more ads
Roku is no longer just a company making TV streaming boxes and dongles. It's become a powerful advertising company, too. By some estimates, it streams more ad-supported hours than any other over-the-top (OTT) platform. Today, it announced plans to double down. It has acquired the Boston-based ad-tech firm Dataxu for $150 million in cash and stocks.
