Google Seeks Dismissal of Publisher Lawsuit Over AI Search Summaries – Decrypt

Jan 14, 2026 - 11:00
Google Seeks Dismissal of Publisher Lawsuit Over AI Search Summaries – Decrypt
In brief Google has filed a motion to dismiss antitrust claims from publisher Penske Media Corporation. The search giant argues that AI Overviews constitute product improvements, not anti-competitive conduct, claiming publishers voluntarily allow indexing and can opt out entirely. The motion dismisses PMC’s “reciprocal dealing” theory as simply a refusal to deal on the publisher’s...

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