Google is facing a potential fine of $270 million from French regulators over allegations that the tech giant unfairly compensated news publishers and infringed on their copyrights. The French competition authority claims Google used content from news outlets to train its artificial intelligence systems without proper licensing or payment. This practice allegedly allowed Google to gain an unfair advantage in the digital advertising market. The authority argues that by using news content to enhance its AI models, Google gained insights into user preferences and behavior, enabling more effective targeted advertising. News publishers have long complained about tech giants profiting from their content without fair compensation. The proposed fine underscores growing scrutiny over AI training practices and the need for clearer regulations around data usage and intellectual property rights in the AI era. Google has disputed the allegations and may appeal the decision.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/google-fined-270-million-trained-ai-news-outlets-france-2024-3