A federal court jury has ruled that Google's Android app store has been protected by anticompetitive barriers, damaging smartphone consumers and software developers. Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, filed a lawsuit alleging Google had abused its power to shield its Play Store from competition. The jury found that Google had used its power to restrict developers from distributing apps outside of the Play Store, resulting in a major setback for Google that could lead to increased competition and costs for consumers.
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Google is developing a new AI-powered search engine called Project Magi to compete with Microsoft's Bing, which is powered by generative AI technology. Google is also making changes to its existing search engine to make it more AI-friendly, introducing features such as natural language processing. Industry analysts are closely watching Google's efforts to stay ahead of the competition and ensure its search engine remains the go-to choice for users.