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Google faces antitrust investigation over deal for AI-fueled chatbots

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Deals like the one Google struck have been hailed in Silicon Valley as an efficient way for companies to bring in expertise for new projects.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is intensifying its antitrust investigation into Google, focusing on the company's practices related to artificial intelligence, particularly its interactions with Character.AI, a startup developing AI chatbots. The investigation aims to determine if Google has engaged in anticompetitive behavior by leveraging its dominance in search and advertising to unfairly advantage its own AI projects while potentially stifling competitors like Character.AI. The DOJ's scrutiny extends to Google's agreements and data-sharing arrangements with AI firms, as well as its broader strategy in the rapidly evolving AI sector. This probe is part of a larger effort by the DOJ to ensure fair competition in the tech industry, amid growing concerns over the market power of major tech companies.

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