The European Commission has initiated a formal antitrust investigation into Google, scrutinizing its utilization of content for training AI systems.The probe specifically examines whether Google used material from publishers and YouTube videos for its AI Overview, AI Mode, and other generative AI models without adequate compensation or an opt-out for creators.EU competition commissioner
Teresa Ribera stressed that
AI advancements must uphold societal principles, reinforcing the EU's commitment to creator protection and fair competition.