Mark Zuckerberg's Meta and Media Research Center

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta attempted to gain favor with conservative watchdog group Media Research Center ahead of landmark antitrust trial with the FTC, involving potential divestment of Instagram and WhatsApp. Meta official reached out to MRC executive to promote new policies and potentially seek support from conservatives.

Antitrust Trial Impacting Google's Search Business

Apple SVP Eddie Cue suggested Google's search traffic is falling, leading to a dispute between the two tech giants during an ongoing antitrust trial. Google refutes the claims and emphasizes its efforts to enhance search capabilities.

Instagram's Lack of Safety Measures for Children

The FTC presented evidence in the ongoing antitrust trial against Meta showing that Instagram's automated algorithms suggested children for groomers and predators to follow on the app. The report revealed that minors made up a significant portion of follow recommendations to accounts exhibiting predatory behavior towards children.

Google's search practices and the DOJ's proposed changes

Google's search chief, Elizabeth Reid, testified that the DOJ's proposed changes could undermine user trust and slow down innovation in the search industry. She expressed concerns about the impact on user privacy, trust, and innovation. The company's history of censoring conservatives and search manipulation raises questions about its commitment to user trust.

OpenAI's Potential Acquisition of Google's Chrome Browser

OpenAI is considering acquiring Google's Chrome browser to transform it into an AI-centric experience amidst the ongoing search monopoly antitrust trial against Google. This move aligns with OpenAI's ambition to enhance its AI capabilities and expand its reach in the digital landscape.

Antitrust trial involving Google and the DOJ

The most significant antitrust trial in 25 years involving Google and the DOJ is coming to an end in Washington. The trial centers around accusations of Google suppressing search rivals through anti-competitive agreements. Google argues that it provides users with plenty of alternatives and that winning agreements based on having a better product is not harmful to competition.