Google's Search Engine Contracts Now Yearly

Federal Judge Orders Google to Renew Contracts for Default Search Engine and AI App Placement AnnuallyA federal judge has ruled that Google must renegotiate its contracts for default search engine and AI app placement on smartphones every year, aiming to give other companies, particularly those in the generative AI field, a better chance to compete. This decision is part of the final judgment in a landmark case where Google was found to have illegally monopolized online search. The ruling also clarifies how and with whom Google must share its search data with rivals. Google plans to appeal the initial finding, and the Justice Department has the option to appeal the remedy decision, highlighting the ongoing challenges of regulating large technology companies.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.