. This article provides an overview of the dispute between the Justice Department and Google over the search engine's alleged monopoly. Google has argued that their agreement with Apple to be the default search engine on Safari has generated competition. The Justice Department has called for Google's exclusivity from contracts to be eliminated, in turn allowing potential competitors to bid for access to different platforms. Expect a ruling from Judge Amit Mehta this summer.
Google, the world-renowned search giant, has announced plans to incorporate AI into its search results. CEO Sundar Pichai revealed to The Wall Street Journal that users will now have access to an AI chatbot, Bard, through Google Search, allowing them to ask follow-up questions or submit more complex queries. This follows the popular success of ChatGPT, with its estimated 100 million active users. Microsoft has also announced plans to further its AI-backed search engine. Google is committed to making its product even more accessible and valuable to its users.
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