"The EU has opened an investigation into Google over its artificial intelligence (AI) summaries which appear above search results. The European Commission said it would examine whether the firm used data from websites to provide this service - and if it failed to offer "appropriate compensation" to publishers. It is also investigating how YouTube videos may have been used to improve its broader AI systems, and whether content creators were able to opt-out."
"A Google spokesperson said the probe "risks stifling innovation in a market that is more competitive than ever". "Europeans deserve to benefit from the latest technologies and we will continue to work closely with the news and creative industries as they transition to the AI era," they said. The EU's investigation will also cover Google's AI Mode, which gives people an answer in a conversational style"
"Google's introduction of its AI Overview summaries was met with concerns it could result in fewer visitors to websites. Without people clicking on web pages, sites generate less money from advertising. The Daily Mail previously claimed the number of people who clicked its links from Google search results fell by around 50% since Google introduced its AI Overview feature. The Commission said it was concerned both web publishers and YouTube video creators were not being compensated"
The European Commission opened an investigation into Google’s AI summaries that appear above search results, examining whether Google used website and YouTube data without offering appropriate compensation or opt-out options to publishers and creators. The probe covers AI Overview summaries and Google's AI Mode, which provides conversational answers with links alongside the existing search platform. Regulators are concerned the summaries may reduce click-throughs and advertising revenue for websites; the Daily Mail reports a roughly 50% decline in clicks since the feature launched. Google warned the probe could stifle innovation and said it will work with news and creative industries during the AI transition.
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