Global regulatory scrutiny is shifting from Google’s ad tech and search dominance to generative AI, as they aim to address the most pressing threats to publisher business models.
July 08, 2025

Generative AI, not ad tech, is the new antitrust battleground for Google

Global regulatory scrutiny is shifting from Google's ad tech and search dominance to generative AI, as they aim to address the most pressing threats to publisher business models.

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