Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-09 11:48Core Viewpoint - The European Commission has launched an investigation into Google's use of online content to support its artificial intelligence services, assessing whether this behavior violates EU competition rules [1][2]. Group 1: Investigation Focus - The investigation will focus on whether Google uses content from online publishers and its video platform YouTube under unfair terms for AI-related purposes [2]. - The Commission will examine if Google provides online publishers with an option to refuse or reasonable compensation before using their content for generative AI services [2]. Group 2: Previous Actions Against Google - In September, the EU imposed a €2.95 billion antitrust fine on Google for violations related to advertising practices [2]. - In November, the European Commission announced a new investigation into whether Google's search results are fair to the media industry [2]. Group 3: Broader Context - On December 5, the EU fined the American social media platform X €120 million for violations related to transparency, which provoked a strong reaction from the U.S. [2]. - U.S. President Trump stated that if the EU continues to penalize American tech companies, the U.S. may impose tariffs on the EU [2].