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Google exemplifies the contemporary concentration of computational power and data control that structures contemporary information access—a central concern in discussions of AI's social infrastructure. The readings invoke Google alongside critiques of knowledge enclosure and algorithmic gatekeeping, positioning the company as both a dominant force in search and recommendation systems and a flashpoint for debates about who controls access to information and cultural heritage in the digital age.
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Google LLC is an American multinational technology corporation focused on information technology, online advertising, search engine technology, email, cloud computing, software, quantum computing, e-commerce, consumer electronics, and artificial intelligence (AI). It has been referred to as "the most powerful company in the world" by the BBC, and is one of the world's most valuable brands. Google's parent company Alphabet Inc. has been described as a Big Tech company.
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