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Google’s Play Store Policies Ban AI Apps Like Grok, Yet It Remains Available

Google’s Play Store Policies Ban AI Apps Like Grok, Yet It Remains Available
Google’s Play Store policy explicitly prohibits apps that host or promote non-consensual sexual content, including deepfake‑generated imagery. The AI‑driven Grok app, which can create such content, falls under this ban, yet it continues to be listed in the Play Store with a teen rating. Apple also carries the app, though its guidelines are less detailed. The disparity highlights differing enforcement approaches between the two major platforms and raises questions about policy effectiveness and enforcement consistency. Read more →

OpenAI’s Sora App Tops Google Play Store’s Free Chart

OpenAI’s Sora App Tops Google Play Store’s Free Chart
OpenAI’s AI‑video platform Sora has surged to the No. 1 spot in the Google Play Store’s free‑app rankings, overtaking its sister app ChatGPT. The Android version logged 470,000 downloads on its first day, far exceeding the initial iOS launch numbers. New creation tools, cameo features, basic editing, and expanded social options are rolling out, while payment plans now let users purchase extra video generations for $4. Pro users gain longer video limits and storyboarding capabilities. OpenAI’s head of Sora, Bill Peebles, outlined these updates and hinted at further professional‑grade enhancements. Read more →

OpenAI Launches Sora Video AI on Android Amid Growing Controversy

OpenAI Launches Sora Video AI on Android Amid Growing Controversy
OpenAI has released its text‑to‑video generative AI app, Sora, on the Google Play Store for Android users, while the iOS version remains limited to select markets and invitation‑only access. The Android launch quickly attracted a large user base, reportedly surpassing one million downloads within a few days. At the same time, the app has faced criticism for allowing disrespectful depictions of historic figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., prompting censure from the Japanese government over anime‑style copies. OpenAI also contends with a copyright lawsuit from Cameo and has introduced a new “cameo” feature that integrates existing personalities into AI‑generated videos. Read more →

Supreme Court Order Limits Google’s Play Store Practices in Epic Antitrust Case

Supreme Court Order Limits Google’s Play Store Practices in Epic Antitrust Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a preliminary injunction that restricts Google’s conduct in the Google Play Store for a three‑year period ending on November 1, 2027. The order bars Google from tying revenue sharing, payment terms, pre‑installation, and billing requirements to developers’ distribution choices, and it prevents the company from blocking communication about alternative payment methods or app availability outside the Play Store. Both Google and Epic Games will each appoint a member to a three‑person Technical Committee to resolve disputes arising under the order. Read more →

Supreme Court Order Limits Google’s Play Store Practices in Epic Antitrust Case

Supreme Court Order Limits Google’s Play Store Practices in Epic Antitrust Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a preliminary injunction that restricts Google’s conduct in the Google Play Store for a three‑year period ending on November 1, 2027. The order bars Google from tying revenue sharing, payment terms, pre‑installation, and billing requirements to developers’ distribution choices, and it prevents the company from blocking communication about alternative payment methods or app availability outside the Play Store. Both Google and Epic Games will each appoint a member to a three‑person Technical Committee to resolve disputes arising under the order. Read more →

Supreme Court Order Limits Google’s Play Store Practices in Epic Antitrust Case

Supreme Court Order Limits Google’s Play Store Practices in Epic Antitrust Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a preliminary injunction that restricts Google’s conduct in the Google Play Store for a three‑year period ending on November 1, 2027. The order bars Google from tying revenue sharing, payment terms, pre‑installation, and billing requirements to developers’ distribution choices, and it prevents the company from blocking communication about alternative payment methods or app availability outside the Play Store. Both Google and Epic Games will each appoint a member to a three‑person Technical Committee to resolve disputes arising under the order. Read more →

Supreme Court Order Limits Google’s Play Store Practices in Epic Antitrust Case

Supreme Court Order Limits Google’s Play Store Practices in Epic Antitrust Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a preliminary injunction that restricts Google’s conduct in the Google Play Store for a three‑year period ending on November 1, 2027. The order bars Google from tying revenue sharing, payment terms, pre‑installation, and billing requirements to developers’ distribution choices, and it prevents the company from blocking communication about alternative payment methods or app availability outside the Play Store. Both Google and Epic Games will each appoint a member to a three‑person Technical Committee to resolve disputes arising under the order. Read more →

Supreme Court Order Limits Google’s Play Store Practices in Epic Antitrust Case

Supreme Court Order Limits Google’s Play Store Practices in Epic Antitrust Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a preliminary injunction that restricts Google’s conduct in the Google Play Store for a three‑year period ending on November 1, 2027. The order bars Google from tying revenue sharing, payment terms, pre‑installation, and billing requirements to developers’ distribution choices, and it prevents the company from blocking communication about alternative payment methods or app availability outside the Play Store. Both Google and Epic Games will each appoint a member to a three‑person Technical Committee to resolve disputes arising under the order. Read more →