Google sued for AI Overviews in Search, company calls them ‘unworthy of trust’

The lawsuit argues that Google's AI Overviews unfairly capture online traffic that traditionally went to publishers.

Feb 25, 2025 - 05:03
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Google sued for AI Overviews in Search, company calls them ‘unworthy of trust’

AI Overviews at Google I/O.

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  • A US-based ed-tech company is suing Google, claiming that its AI-generated search previews (AI Overviews) harm businesses and users.
  • The lawsuit argues that Google’s AI Overviews unfairly capture traffic that traditionally went to publishers and could lead to a “hollowed-out information ecosystem.”
  • Google defends the feature, stating that AI Overviews help users find information more easily and drive traffic to a broader range of websites.

Chegg, a US-based ed-tech company, is suing Google, claiming that the tech giant’s AI-powered search previews are damaging its business and decreasing online traffic.