Antitrust
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techDuckDuckGo Surges 30% After Google Removes AI Opt-Out
Google's AI-first search overhaul, which removed the opt-out option, triggered a 30% install surge for privacy-focused DuckDuckGo.
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techEU Targets Google With Record Fine Over Antitrust Breach
The EU plans to fine Google a high triple-digit million euros for violating the Digital Markets Act, a record penalty.
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techGoogle DeepMind Acquires Talent, Tech from Contextual AI in Licensing Deal
Google DeepMind hires over 20 researchers from Contextual AI, including its CEO, in an $80-$90 million deal to license their technology.
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techArm Holdings Faces FTC Probe Over Chip Tech Licensing
Arm Holdings is under U.S. antitrust investigation for allegedly monopolizing semiconductor licensing, escalating global regulatory scrutiny.
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sportsSky demands up to 1.9B euros from TIM, DAZN over Italian soccer rights deal
Sky alleges antitrust violation in TIM-DAZN partnership for Serie A broadcast rights, seeking €1.9 billion in damages.
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techSupreme Court Rejects Apple's Bid in Epic Games Antitrust Case
The Supreme Court declines to pause a contempt ruling against Apple in its ongoing legal battle with Epic Games over App Store fees.
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financeGameStop Launches $56 Billion Bid for eBay in Retail Power Play
GameStop proposes a $56 billion acquisition of eBay to merge physical retail with digital auctions, aiming to dominate the circular economy.
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techEU Targets Big Tech's Cloud and AI Services Under Digital Markets Act
European Union regulators are expanding the scope of the Digital Markets Act to include cloud and AI services, aiming to foster competition and address emerging tech challenges.