Google files to appeal decision in search monopoly case
Google filed a notice on Friday to appeal a federal judge's ruling that it held an illegal monopoly on online search, court records show.
Jan 17, 2026
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YouTube relaxes monetization policy on videos with controversial content
YouTube is updating its guidelines for videos containing content that advertisers define as controversial, allowing more creators to earn full ad revenue when they tackle sensitive issues in a nongraphic way.
Jan 17, 2026
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I was a designer for RuneScape—its comeback reveals how old games can be rejuvenated
RuneScape experienced a surge of popularity over the 2025 holiday season. While fan nostalgia for a game that is now 25 years old plays a role, the revival more clearly reflects recent changes to RuneScape's controversial ...
Jan 16, 2026
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Using causal AI to amplify sustainability in the textile industry
With the textile industry facing mounting scrutiny over the environmental impacts of fast fashion, two researchers from Constructor University have published a framework to help responsible brands engage audiences more effectively ...
Jan 16, 2026
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Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We'll soon find out
Woolworths has announced a partnership with Google to incorporate agentic artificial intelligence into its "Olive" chatbot, starting in Australia later this year.
Jan 16, 2026
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Amazon expands 'sovereign cloud' in Europe
Amazon's cloud computing division said Thursday that it would expand its "sovereign cloud" across the European Union, hoping to cash in as EU governments seek to safeguard their citizens' data.
Jan 15, 2026
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Wikipedia at 25: Can its original ideals survive in the age of AI?
Around the turn of the century, the internet underwent a transformation dubbed "web 2.0." The world wide web of the 1990s had largely been read-only: static pages, hand-built homepages, portal sites with content from a few ...
Jan 15, 2026
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Actor McConaughey seeks to patent image to protect from AI
Actor Matthew McConaughey has filed recordings of his image and voice with US patent authorities to protect them from unauthorized usage by artificial intelligence platforms, a representative said Wednesday.
Jan 15, 2026
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Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity as it marks 25th birthday
Wikipedia unveiled new business deals with a slew of artificial intelligence companies on Thursday as it marked its 25th anniversary.
Jan 15, 2026
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Swiss regulator opens inquiry into Microsoft license fees
The Swiss Competition Commission said Thursday that it had opened a preliminary inquiry into Microsoft's licensing fees, after complaints by rivals over what it called "significant" price hikes for the Microsoft 365 software ...
Jan 15, 2026
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