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Google Antitrust Trial: Perplexity AI Exec Testifies Internet Giant Still Uses Exclusivity Deals to Beat Competition

As the remedy phase of the Google search monopoly case continues, a witness from AI startup Perplexity testified that the search giant’s exclusivity contracts prevented smartphone maker Motorola from setting Perplexity AI as the default assistant on its new devices. The AI executive says Google’s exclusive agreements are like a “gun to your head” from the perspective of device makers.

Sundar Pichai gloats over Google's Android Monopoly

‘Let Him Cook’: 10 Spicy Posts from the Trump White House

The Trump White House is riding the spice train. It knows its audience — a country that overwhelmingly voted for the MAGA agenda. A country that was sick of the lies and facade of the Biden administration and establishment in general. The Trump administration 2.0 is unapologetic, entertaining, and spicier.

President Donald Trump listens while on a phone call with the leaders of Sudan and Israel,

Tesla Profits Plummet 71% but Stock Jumps as Musk Vows to Reduce DOGE Involvement

Elon Musk’s Tesla suffered a massive 71 percent drop in profits for the first quarter, but the company’s shares reacted positively on Wednesday morning after Musk pledged to decrease his time spent working with the federal government on DOGE, but not halt his involvement entirely. Musk also continued his criticism of Donald Trump’s tariffs on China during his earnings call with analysts.

Elon Musk shows off his DOGE shirt on stage