European Publishers File Antitrust Complaint Against Google Over AI Search Features

• The European Publishers Council (EPC) has lodged a formal antitrust complaint against Google in the EU.
• The complaint targets Google’s AI-generated summaries, branded as “AI Overviews,” alleging exploitation of market power.
• EPC chairman Christian Van Thillo states Google takes publishers’ content without consent or fair compensation.
• Publishers argue Google's AI tools threaten the financial foundations of digital publishing and force acceptance.
• Google denies allegations, stating AI features are helpful and provide controls for content management.