Google is integrating its Gemini AI feature into Chrome for Mac and Windows, allowing users to ask questions about web pages. This move raises concerns in light of an ongoing antitrust trial against Google, as it strategically positions Chrome as a key player in the AI landscape, potentially affecting competition and the future of Google Search. The rollout of Gemini could provoke reactions from emerging AI browser startups and competitors like Microsoft and OpenAI.
Google and Samsung are facing scrutiny in an antitrust trial regarding the placement of the Gemini artificial intelligence on Samsung devices. The trial examines whether this default setting restricts competition and user choice in the market for AI services. The outcome could have significant implications for both companies and the broader tech industry.