Brazil’s antitrust regulator, CADE, approved a recommendation to expand its investigation into Google’s use of journalistic content. The case returns to CADE’s general superintendence to proceed with a formal administrative inquiry.
The probe examines whether Google abuses its dominant market position through AI-generative features. Investigators are assessing if the company synthesizes news information in search results without providing proportional compensation to publishers.
CADE’s analysis highlighted a structural dependency of news publishers on Google for audience reach. This dynamic creates potential for exploitative abuse.
Google stated the decision reflects a misunderstanding of its products. The company plans to engage with the authority to address outstanding questions.