Perplexity’s Bold Move Against Google’s Monopolistic Dealings

April 23, 2025, 5:20 pm

Perplexity’s chief business officer Dmitry Shevelenko has taken a defiant stance amid legal scrutiny over Google’s alleged restrictive deals. Subpoenaed to testify in a trial on Google’s search monopoly, he seized the chance to pitch the audacious idea of buying Chrome, criticizing tactics that stifle his company’s AI distribution.

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exotext.com / Don't make it "like Google"

theverge.com / Perplexity wants to buy Chrome if Google has to sell it

bloomberg.com / Google blocked Motorola use of Perplexity AI, witness says

permalink / 8 stories from 5 sources in 8 hours ago #google #deals #antitrust #ai #motorola +

OpenAI eyes purchase of Google Chrome business

April 23, 2025, 4:20 pm

In a move that might make industry insiders raise an eyebrow, OpenAI has expressed its willingness to acquire Google’s Chrome browser if the tech giant is forced to divest. This bold declaration underscores OpenAI’s ambition to expand its ecosystem while playfully challenging the status quo in the tech world.

gizmodo.com / OpenAI Would Totally Buy Chrome From Google, in Case Anyone Was Wondering

theregister.com / Hey Google, if Chrome is going to be single soon, OpenAI is interested

permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 9 hours ago #ai #google #openai #browsers #ai +

DOJ scrutinizes Disney’s FuboTV acquisition move

April 23, 2025, 1:20 pm

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into Disney’s plan to acquire a controlling stake in FuboTV, examining whether the deal would dangerously concentrate power in the competitive sports streaming market. The probe raises serious antitrust questions as regulators keep a watchful eye.

techcrunch.com / DOJ reportedly probes Disney-FuboTV deal over competition concerns

bloomberg.com/technology / DOJ Probes Disney-FuboTV Deal Over Competition Concerns - Bloomberg.com

permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 12 hours ago #streaming #antitrust #government #media #competition +