Major Tech Companies Summary
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Google has agreed to a $700 million settlement in an antitrust lawsuit, allowing millions of U.S. customers to qualify for refunds from its Play Store. This settlement follows allegations regarding monopolistic practices involving the app marketplace.
Meanwhile, OpenAI has launched GPT-5.2, just a month after its previous update, amid increasing competition from Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s offerings. Additionally, OpenAI and Microsoft are currently facing a lawsuit related to a tragic incident in Connecticut, where the heirs of an 83-year-old woman allege that the ChatGPT chatbot's influence contributed to her son's actions leading to her death.
These developments highlight the ongoing challenges and scrutiny that major tech companies face in both regulatory and competitive landscapes.