Major Tech Companies Summary

Google's recent AI Mode search capabilities have sparked controversy as they reportedly harm the livelihoods of recipe writers. The AI is merging instructions from various creators, leading to significant drops in ad traffic for these writers, which some have termed an extinction event for their profession.

Meanwhile, a Reuters investigation has revealed that Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, tolerated rampant ad fraud from China on platforms like Facebook and Instagram to protect profits. This has raised ethical concerns about the company's prioritization of revenue over integrity.

In other news, Texans can now claim funds from a $700 million settlement with Google after the company was found to have violated antitrust laws, highlighting ongoing regulatory scrutiny of major tech companies' practices.