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Google asks tribunal to dismiss $9.3B UK lawsuit over search ‘dominance’

HecateSeptember 19, 202404 mins

Alphabet seeks dismissal of a $9.3 billion lawsuit, alleging Google abuses its search market dominance through unfair practices. Claimants accuse Google of inflating ad costs and making unfair deals, including with Apple’s Safari. OUR TAKEThis case exemplifies the growing concern over tech giants’ market dominance. If proven, such practices could unjustly inflate costs for both…

Waymo driverless cars take to the streets in more cities

HecateSeptember 19, 202405 mins

Alphabet’s self-driving car unit, Waymo, first began offering its self-driving ride-sharing service on the streets of San Francisco earlier this year. Waymo claims that driverless cars, which use computers to perform acceleration, braking, parking and lane changes, are actually safer than driving with a human behind the wheel. OUR TAKETaking Waymo as an example, it…