Google may be forced by United Kingdom regulators to make changes to its search engine practices – including its controversial AI summary feature in search results, officials said Tuesday.
Google could be forced to let British users choose whether to use rival search services, the country's antitrust watchdog said Tuesday as it proposed using new digital regulations to boost competition.
The U.K.'s competition regulator said on Tuesday it is considering a new market designation for Google that would require the search giant to provide alternative search options to users, rank search results “more fairly,” and offer greater control to publishers over how their content is used in search and AI Overviews.
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Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, operates on a global scale, extending its services across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and Latin America. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Alphabet conducts its business through three primary segments: Google Services, Google Cloud, and Other Bets. The company's vast array of products and platforms is geared towards enhancing digital experiences for users worldwide, leveraging technology and innovation to remain at the forefront of the digital economy.
Google Services: This segment is the powerhouse behind Alphabet's diverse product offerings, including:
Google Cloud: This segment provides a plethora of cloud-based solutions including:
Other Bets: Alphabet's segment for ventures beyond its main internet services, focusing on sectors such as healthcare and providing specialized internet services.