Google employs AI in its defense against DOJ antitrust claims
- Google is preparing its legal defense against a DOJ antitrust case, claiming it could harm consumers and the AI sector.
- The company's leadership argues that the case focuses on search distribution contracts and could hinder U.S. competitiveness in technology.
- Legal experts believe Google's defense may not be strong enough to counter a potential monopolistic ruling, especially given its own AI model.
On October 16, 2024, Google is strategizing its legal defense against an antitrust case brought by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The company’s leadership, including Vice President Lee-Anne Mulholland, argues that the DOJ's proposals could harm consumers and stifle innovation in artificial intelligence (AI). They assert that the case revolves around search distribution contracts and that limiting Google's AI capabilities would negatively impact U.S. competitiveness in the tech sector. Legal expert Robin Nunn critiques Google's defense, suggesting that while it is innovative, it may not be sufficient to counteract a potential monopolistic ruling. Nunn points out that Google's own AI model, Gemini, could undermine its claims about the competitive advantages of AI, indicating a complex landscape for the tech giant as it navigates legal challenges while trying to maintain its market position.