US-based educational platform Chegg has sued Google, accusing it of monopolistic behavior and content exploitation through AI features.

The lawsuit claims Google’s “AI Overviews” divert web traffic away from Chegg, harming its business.

Chegg links its over 90% market cap decline to these changes and questions whether AI-generated summaries constitute fair use or infringement under antitrust and intellectual property laws.

This case highlights the shift of search engines into AI-driven “answer engines” and could set key legal precedents. Experts stress the need for businesses to assess AI-related risks, including intellectual property concerns and liability.

Google has not yet commented, but the case is expected to influence future AI regulations and business practices.