The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Google for possible antitrust violations concerning its partnership with chatbot company Character.AI. Officials suspect Google may have crafted the deal to sidestep regulatory examination. Despite Google mentioning the collaboration and employment of key talents from Character.AI, it asserts that there is no ownership involvement with the AI firm. This investigation unfolds alongside serious legal challenges for Character.AI, including a wrongful death lawsuit linked to the firm's chatbot's interactions, raising broader implications for AI regulation and tech partnerships.
Google faces a Justice Department investigation into potential antitrust violations related to its partnership with Character.AI, as concerns over regulatory practices intensify.
The DOJ is exploring whether Google structured a deal with Character.AI to circumvent antitrust scrutiny, amid ongoing legal issues regarding the chatbot firm's capabilities.
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