Robert Rosenberg is quoted in a CNET article titled, "Google's AI Overviews 'Misconduct' Undermines Publishers Who Create Content, Lawsuit Says." 

Penske Media, publisher of Rolling Stone, Variety, Billboard and others, has sued Google in federal court, alleging that the company illegally uses publishers’ content to power its AI Overviews, diverting readers away from original sources and undercutting revenue. The lawsuit claims Google’s dominance in search has forced publishers to accept misappropriation of their work, which will ultimately mean “less online publishing content for consumers.”

Google rejected the allegations, saying its search and AI tools drive valuable traffic to a wide range of sites.

The case comes amid broader disputes over how AI companies use copyrighted material, and experts say the outcome could reshape the relationship between publishers and platforms. “If Penske wins, it would likely lead to platforms needing to negotiate licensing deals with publishers for the right to include summaries in search or overview features,” said Robert Rosenberg. “This case highlights how dominant platforms can impose their own terms because of their scale.” A ruling might also dictate what is considered "transformative" work -- that is, not subject to copyright protections -- or could lead to further regulatory pressure on Google.  "This case highlights how dominant platforms can impose their own terms because of their scale."