Google Wins Dismissal of PMC Lawsuit Over AI Search Snippets

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What happened

The court said the issue isn't in the realm of antitrust laws and should be decided by lawmakers.

Publishers have seen drops in search traffic because of AI overviews.

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  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:32:26 UTC.

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