A U.S. federal judge ruled that Google, under Alphabet, engaged in illegal monopolistic practices in the ad tech sector, signaling potential forced divestiture of parts of its advertising business, which could undermine fair competition and media diversity.

A Benzinga report highlighted that Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has logged over 20 million autonomous miles and completed more than 2 million paid autonomous rides, reinforcing its leadership in the self-driving technology arena. This performance stands in contrast to Tesla's claims about its FSD capabilities.

Amid escalating tariffs imposed by the Trump administration that are disrupting the tech supply chain, European regulators have increased antitrust scrutiny on major tech firms including Alphabet Inc., raising concerns over their market dominance and ethical business practices.

Alphabet's subsidiary, Waymo, is expanding its autonomous taxi service to Washington, D.C. and is actively working with local policymakers to adjust regulations in order to facilitate its rollout. This engagement raises concerns about the company's use of political influence to often secure regulatory advantages, potentially undermining democratic processes.

An examination of Alphabet Inc.'s involvement through its Google Cloud services in hosting Meta's Llama AI models, raising concerns over its indirect support for revenue-sharing arrangements that rely on controversial and non-transparent practices.

House Republicans have initiated a subpoena against Alphabet Inc. over allegations that the company complied with government pressures to censor lawful YouTube content. Critics argue that Alphabet’s muted response compared to industry peers, such as Meta, raises concerns over its role in legitimizing efforts that could normalize authoritarian censorship practices.

Alphabet has been subpoenaed by a US House Committee regarding communications related to bans on content, including posts connected to figures such as Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The inquiry raises concerns about the company's content moderation practices, suggesting potential political bias that may undermine free expression.

Alphabet Inc.'s subsidiary Google has updated its AI ethics guidelines by removing restrictions on using its technology for weapons and surveillance. This policy change potentially enables the development of repressive technologies that could be used by authoritarian regimes, reflecting a significant departure from its earlier ethical stance.

Alphabet Inc.'s decision to reverse its ban on developing AI for weapons and surveillance has enabled the sale of technologies that can facilitate mass surveillance and lethal applications, posing a significant threat to human rights.

Alphabet reversed its longstanding pledge to refrain from developing AI for weapons, a decision that raises concerns about its potential role in supplying repressive technologies that could be used in military, law enforcement, and surveillance contexts.

Following the scrapping of its aspirational DEI hiring targets and the rebranding of key diversity roles, Alphabet (via its subsidiary Google) adjusted its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in response to mounting pressure from the Trump administration. During a February all-hands meeting, CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized that while the company remains committed to building a representative workforce, changes to DEI programs—such as altering the title of its chief diversity officer—reflect compliance with local laws and shifting political realities.

A review of Alphabet's political contributions as tracked by the American Democracy Scorecard, reflecting efforts to support pro-democratic candidates and initiatives while raising questions about the extent of corporate influence in politics.

Alphabet Inc.'s subsidiary Google laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices unit, including teams focused on Android, Pixel phones, and the Chrome browser. This action follows previous workforce reductions and voluntary exit programs, reflecting a broader trend of cost-cutting measures in the tech industry.

Alphabet Inc. and its affiliates donated $7.9 million during the 2022 election cycle, with approximately 80% of contributions going to Democratic candidates. While corporate political donations can be seen as problematic for democratic transparency, the allocation of funds to candidates opposing authoritarian policies indicates a relatively positive stance against the rise of fascism.

A new union formation by Google workers highlights ongoing labor disputes and concerns over worker treatment, particularly regarding contract and full-time employees. The move challenges the company's historical practices that many argue prioritize profit over fair labor standards, reflecting broader systemic issues within Silicon Valley tech giants.