EU fines Google 890M euros, risking US fury
The EU fined Google 890 million euros under the Digital Markets Act for favoring its own services and restricting app developers. Google criticized the decision, while EU officials said the action promotes fair competition and warned of further penalties for non-compliance.
July 23, 2026
Trump signs AI order giving government access to powerful models
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary framework for AI firms to share advanced models with the government up to 30 days before release, while establishing an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse to address emerging security risks.
June 2, 2026
Google faces new UK lawsuit over online display ads
Google faces a UK lawsuit accusing it of abusing dominance in online display advertising, allegedly favouring its own services and overcharging advertisers. The claim seeks £3 billion in compensation for UK advertisers since 2015.
May 8, 2026
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Google DeepMind UK staff move to unionize over military AI use
UK DeepMind workers seek union recognition over concerns about Google AI use by US and Israeli militaries. They demand ethical safeguards, banning AI weapons, and independent oversight, amid Pentagon deals and rising defense contracts.
May 5, 2026
Ex-Google chief Matt Brittin made new BBC director-general
Matt Brittin, former Google executive, was appointed BBC director-general, succeeding Tim Davie. His selection sparks debate due to limited media experience amid industry challenges and criticism.
March 25, 2026
Meta, Google face jury in landmark US addiction trial
Meta and Google-owned YouTube face a landmark California jury trial accusing them of engineering addictive social media that harmed children.
February 9, 2026
Google unveils AI tool probing mysteries of human genome
Google’s AI, AlphaGenome, studies DNA, especially “non-coding” parts, to see how genes work and how changes can cause disease. It helps scientists understand genetics better, though it can’t account for all environmental effects.
January 28, 2026
EU to show Google how to open up to rival AI services
The EU told Google to give rival AI and search engines equal access under the Digital Markets Act, launching a six-month compliance process. Non-compliance could trigger major fines, as Google already faces multiple EU probes.
January 27, 2026
Apple chooses Google's Gemini AI to power Siri
Apple and Google announced a multi-year partnership to power Apple’s next-generation AI, including Siri, with Google’s Gemini, marking a rare alliance as Apple seeks to catch up in AI while stressing privacy and competition pressures.
January 12, 2026
Google unveils $6.4 bn investment in Germany
Google announced a record $6.4 billion investment in Germany by 2029, including new and expanded data centers, office growth, and green energy projects, creating about 9,000 jobs and supporting Europe’s push to advance in artificial intelligence.
November 11, 2025