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Google says EU AI antitrust probe 'risks stifling innovation'

Google pushed back against a new EU antitrust probe into its use of online content for AI training, warning the complaint could “stifle innovation” and vowing to keep working with news and creative industries as they adapt to the AI era.

AFP TECH
Published December 09,2025
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Google hit out at a European Union antitrust probe launched Tuesday into the tech giant's use of online content to train and provide AI services.

"This complaint risks stifling innovation in a market that is more competitive than ever. Europeans deserve to benefit from the latest technologies and we will continue to work closely with the news and creative industries as they transition to the AI era," said a spokesperson for Google.