Lawsuit Filed by Magnite against Google; Google Plans £5bn Investment in UK AI; Australia Rejects Accuracy Threshold for Social Media Age-Verification Technology Implementation
Google has revealed plans to invest £5bn in the UK over the next two years, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) services. The investment aims to address the growing demand for AI in the country.
A significant part of this investment will fund capital expenditure, research and development, and engineering. One of the key projects will be led by Google DeepMind, focusing on AI research in science and healthcare.
In a move to manage its renewable energy supply in the UK, Google has partnered with Shell. The partnership is expected to contribute to the sustainability of the investment.
The investment is expected to support thousands of jobs in the UK, although the specifics have not been disclosed.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, US-based ad tech company Magnite has sued Google in the US District Court, alleging Google engaged in anticompetitive practices to maintain its dominance in ad tech. According to Magnite, Google's actions undermined competition, harmed publishers, advertisers, and independent players like Magnite.
Michael Barrett, CEO of Magnite, stated that Google has undermined Magnite's ability to execute on its mission for years. The lawsuit seeks damages and remedies after an April 2025 ruling found Google's actions to be willful.
In a different context, the Australian government has issued guidance to digital platforms on enforcing the under-16 social media ban. The guidance stresses that compliance must be kind, careful, and clear, and avoid burdening older Australians with unnecessary age checks. Platforms in Australia will be expected to "define acceptable error thresholds" based on their risk profile, service type, and user base when enforcing the under-16 social media ban.
The Australian government expects social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat to implement the new regulation that prohibits users under 16 years from having accounts. These platforms will be responsible for deciding how to enforce the under-16 social media ban.
No prior context was provided regarding Google's investment in the UK's AI sector or the Australian government guiding platforms on the under-16 social media ban.
Google's new Essex datacentre, estimated to emit 570,000 tonnes of CO2 per year, will be the company's first datacentre in the UK. The datacentre, located in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, is part of Google's commitment to investing in the UK's digital infrastructure.
Google has also partnered with Shell to manage its renewable energy supply in the UK. The partnership is expected to contribute to the sustainability of the investment.
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