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Google's New Policy Boss Will Tackle Everything From AI Anxiety to Antitrust
- GE executive Karan Bhatia to head policy for internet giant
- Google faces increased global scrutiny and shifting business
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Alphabet Inc.’s Google announced Thursday it tapped General Electric Co. global affairs chief Karan Bhatia to become its next head of policy.
Google wants Bhatia to craft the search giant’s public policy strategy on a wide range of issues including artificial intelligence and job creation. His first focus will be dealing with a regulatory backlash that includes antitrust investigations and new digital-privacy rules.