AI Daily News: EU Antitrust Complaint Targets Google's AI Overviews

EU Antitrust Complaint Targets Google's AI Overviews

Independent publishers have filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission against Google's AI Overviews, alleging that AI-generated summaries divert traffic and revenue from their content. Google defends the feature, claiming it drives significant daily clicks and content discovery opportunities. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is also reviewing the complaint, highlighting concerns over AI's impact on news media and content rights. (reuters.com)

U.S. Senate Removes AI Regulatory Ban from GOP Bill

The U.S. Senate voted 99-1 to remove a proposed 10-year ban on state regulation of artificial intelligence from a major Republican bill. The proposal aimed to centralize AI oversight at the federal level but faced bipartisan opposition from governors, attorneys general, and AI safety advocates. Critics argued that the moratorium would have given AI companies unchecked freedom and stripped states of the ability to address emerging harms. (apnews.com)

Tech Industry Collaborates with Pentagon on AI Initiatives

Major AI firms, including OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, are pursuing defense contracts with the Pentagon amid growing global instability and the increasing strategic importance of artificial intelligence. OpenAI recently secured a $200 million contract to develop advanced AI capabilities, marking a significant collaboration between the tech industry and defense sector. (axios.com)

New York Times Signs AI Licensing Deal with Amazon

The New York Times has signed its first licensing agreement with Amazon, allowing the tech giant to use its editorial content to train AI models and integrate it with products like Alexa. This move aligns with the NYT’s policy advocating that quality journalism should be compensated. The agreement comes amid the NYT’s ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright concerns. (ft.com)

Global Media Groups Urge AI Developers to Combat Misinformation

A coalition of media organizations, including the European Broadcasting Union and the World Association of News Publishers, is urging AI developers to collaborate in combating misinformation and safeguarding fact-based journalism. The initiative outlines five core principles for ethical AI use in news, emphasizing the need for prior authorization for using news content in AI models and ensuring transparency in attribution. (apnews.com)