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Apple Eyes AI-Driven Search Alternatives for Safari Amid Google Lawsuit

Apple plans to incorporate AI search engines into Safari, as confirmed by Eddy Cue during a U.S. Justice Department hearing against Google.


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In a potential challenge to Google's search dominance, Apple’s Eddy Cue revealed during a Justice Department antitrust hearing that the company is considering integrating AI search engines like OpenAI and Perplexity into its Safari browser. This follows a decline in searches on Safari, which Cue attributes to the rise of AI tools. Currently, Google pays Apple approximately $20 billion annually to remain the default search engine. Analysts warn that if Apple proceeds with AI integration, it could significantly impact Google’s advertising revenue and search market share.

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The integration of AI search options in Safari could significantly threaten Google's dominance in the search engine market, potentially impacting its revenue from search advertising.

Apple's partnership with OpenAI and the prospect of enhancing Safari with AI search features shows a shift in user preference toward AI, indicated by a noticeable drop in search volume on Safari.

The financial implications for Google, especially losing its exclusive position on Safari, could have severe consequences, according to analysts.

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