The lawsuit followed a significant verdict from a Munich court, which determined that Google’s AI-generated summaries, presented above standard search results, constitute the company’s own content.
“This case addresses particular and limited inaccuracies, rather than the fundamental manner in which AI Overviews showcases web content. We disagree with the court’s decision and intend to appeal,” a representative from Google stated via email.
The tech company asserted that the vast majority of AI Overviews are accurate, although there may be instances where the summaries lack context or misrepresent web content, a common occurrence across all search features.
Google emphasized its commitment to promptly addressing any violations of its policies regarding AI Overviews.
The lawsuit was initiated by two German publishers who claimed that AI Overviews wrongfully associated them with scams and questionable business activities.
Google’s use of AI in its search results has attracted criticism from publishers and content creators, who argue that it has adversely impacted their traffic, readership, and revenue. Antitrust regulators are also investigating these concerns.
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(Edited by : Navneet Singh)
