Xin Hua She·2025-12-09 12:17Core Viewpoint - The European Commission has launched an investigation into Google's practices regarding the use of online content to support its artificial intelligence services, assessing whether these actions violate EU competition rules [1] Group 1: Investigation Details - The investigation focuses on whether Google unfairly uses content from online publishers and its video platform YouTube for AI-related purposes [1] - The Commission will examine if Google provided online publishers with an option to refuse or reasonable compensation before using their content for generative AI services [1] 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 [1] - In November, the European Commission announced a new investigation into whether Google's search results are fair to the media industry [1] Group 3: Broader Context - On December 5, the EU fined the social media platform X €120 million for violations related to transparency, which provoked a strong reaction from the U.S. [1] - U.S. President Trump stated that if the EU continues to penalize American tech companies, the U.S. may impose tariffs on EU goods [1]