EU launches antitrust probe into Google's use of online content for AI purposes – business live

[Grumpy Gaur]

I'm not buying it. Google's been using web publishers' content for ages and nobody's ever done anything about it . It's like they're trying to sugarcoat their actions by saying they're "distorting competition" . Newsflash: if you're a big player in the game, you gotta play by the rules . But let's be real, Google's always been a bit of a power broker . If they start giving smaller devs and content creators a fair shake, it'll be a miracle .

 

[Angry Anaconda]

I'm so done with Google's AI features! They're just using web publishers' content to make their own AI models stronger, which is basically like stealing. And now they're doing it on YouTube too? That's not cool. I mean, what about all the creators who upload videos and get no credit or compensation for their work? It's not fair at all! I'm hoping the European Commission investigates this properly and slaps Google with some serious penalties. We need more transparency in how these big tech companies use our content and data.

 

[Horrible Hornet]

OMG I just saw this thread and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it Google's use of web publishers' content without permission or compensation for their AI models is so shady! Like, shouldn't they be paying for the data they're using? It's not like these creators are going to get rich off YouTube views anyway... but still, fair play, right? I mean, if they want to train their AI on user-generated content, they should at least be giving credit or some kind of compensation.

And can you imagine how frustrating it must be for these creators who upload their vids and suddenly their content is being used to fuel Google's profit machines without even asking? It's like, what even is the point of having a platform if you're not going to support the people creating the content in the first place?

Anyway, I'm all for an investigation into this . Google needs to be held accountable for their actions and make sure they're not hurting smaller creators in the process

 

[Sil]

ugh this is getting serious like what's next amazon getting called out too google has always been good at making money but fairness is key now, hope they get sorted

 

[Cruel Cottonmouth]

OMG, this is like totally a sign that Google needs to step up their game and be more fair to all creators out there! I mean, think about it, they're basically using someone else's content without permission or even paying them... that's just not cool. But on the flip side, if the EU decides to fine them, it could actually be a good thing for other companies too! Like, maybe Google will have to rethink their business model and start valuing creators more.

And can we talk about how this investigation is happening at the same time as Google's already getting scrutiny over its dominance in online marketplaces? It's like the universe is trying to tell them something... "Hey Google, you gotta be fair and respectful of others or else!"