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DOJ Pushes for Google to Divest Chrome, Tightens Antitrust Measures
The U.S. Department of Justice is maintaining pressure on Google to divest its Chrome browser—and possibly Android—as part of an ongoing antitrust case. The DOJ argues that separating Google from Chrome would curb its dominance in search advertising and generative AI. The agency is also questioning Google’s $20 billion deal with Apple, which made Chrome the default browser on iPhones. While the DOJ has relaxed certain proposals, such as allowing Google to keep investments in AI firms like Anthropic, it has tightened restrictions on Google’s acquisitions and ad transparency. (Read More – Adweek Rating)
Trump Frequently Cites Mainstream Media Despite Public Battles
An Axios analysis found that nearly half (49%) of the media companies cited by Donald Trump on Truth Social since his inauguration are owned by Rupert Murdoch, while only 17% are mainstream outlets—many of which he has sued or banned. Trump continues to rely on outlets like Fox News for reach and credibility, frequently citing its content, particularly video clips from Life, Liberty & Levin. Notably, he has never cited MSNBC or NBC News in his posts but has linked CNBC stories twice regarding tariffs. Despite his alliance with Elon Musk, Trump does not link directly to posts on X, opting instead to share screenshots. (Read More – Axios Rating)
AI Search Engines Struggle with Accurate Citations, Study Finds
A study from Columbia University’s Tow Center for Digital Journalism found that AI search engines fail to produce accurate citations more than 60% of the time. Among the eight tested search engines, Perplexity had the lowest failure rate (37%), while Grok-3 performed the worst, providing incorrect citations in 94% of cases. The study also found that many AI search engines confidently present incorrect information, making it difficult for users to gauge reliability. Additionally, AI-generated referral traffic to news publishers remains dismal, with chatbots driving 96% less traffic than traditional Google search. (Read More – Nieman Lab Rating)
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