A US federal judge dismissed antitrust lawsuits filed by Chegg and Penske Media against Google over AI search features like AI overviews. Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google's conduct does not violate antitrust law, stating that publishers' 'expectation' of search traffic does not constitute a legal agreement. The ruling comes as a setback for publishers concerned about AI search reducing website traffic.
Background
Judge Amit Mehta previously presided over the DOJ's long-running antitrust case against Google's search business, finding that Google violated the law but did not impose the harshest penalties. This ruling adds to the legal landscape surrounding AI and antitrust concerns.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Oct 2, 2026 at 04:11 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10