Netflix Inc. $NFLX has once again solidified its status as a leader in the streaming industry, reporting record profits since the beginning of the year. The information released by the company has alleviated investor concerns about potential growth slowdowns and the adverse effects of economic uncertainty.
A recent lawsuit filed by Chegg $CHGG in Washington, D.C. has once again raised questions about the fairness of Google’s $GOOGL algorithms and the impact of artificial intelligence on original content. The educational technology company, known for textbook rentals, homework help, and tutoring, claims that Google leverages publishers’ content to keep users on their site, consequently diminishing the financial incentives for producing quality materials. This dispute brings to the forefront significant concerns about the future of the information ecosystem and whether it can retain its quality and consumer trust.