Google-Character.AI partnership draws US antitrust scrutiny amid growing AI concerns

The United States Justice Department has launched a preliminary investigation into whether Google violated antitrust laws through a partnership with artificial intelligence startup Character.AI, reported Bloomberg citing sources. Authorities are reportedly examining whether the deal was deliberately structured to bypass formal regulatory scrutiny typically associated with mergers or acquisitions. Though no official charges have been filed,…

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NASCAR countersues 23XI and Front Row, as well as Michael Jordan’s manager, in dispute over charters

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR’s revenue-sharing charter system is under threat of being disbanded according to a Wednesday counterclaim filed by the stock car series against Michael Jordan-owned 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports that singles out Jordan’s longtime business manager. The contentiousness began after more than two years of negotiations on new charter agreements…

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