Autorité Fines Google for Related Rights Non-Compliance
The Autorité de la concurrence fined Google €250 million for breaching commitments related to related rights, including transparency and fair negotiations, in the development of artificial intelligence tools.
19.03.2024 | French competition authority
The Autorité fined Google for not complying with commitments made in June 2022 regarding related rights, including negotiating in good faith, providing transparent information for remuneration assessment, and ensuring negotiations do not harm other economic relationships. Google's AI service, Bard, used content without notification, breaching Commitment 1. The breach highlights the importance of transparency, objectivity, and non-discrimination in negotiations to avoid fines and ensure fair practices with press agencies and publishers. Compliance with commitments and providing complete and transparent information are crucial to avoid competition law breaches.