Google dodges a bullet
Court sanctions look to have left search company well-placed to become a dominant player in the emerging AI market
Court sanctions look to have left search company well-placed to become a dominant player in the emerging AI market

The company has defended search but its dominant position in online advertising may still be up for grabs

Media groups explore new ways of reaching readers and making money amid arrival of AI tools that affect clicks

The ability to steer large audiences to particular digital services has huge strategic value

Stellar results from Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta cannot yet be attributed to the technology’s usefulness

How much AI is the market willing to finance?

Earnings hint at growth trajectory despite increases in capital spending