@stshank You should read what Cory has to say on this. Google basically worked the referees and controls the coverage here. https://pluralistic.net/2023/10/09/working-the-refs/#but-id-have-to-kill-you
Megan Gray's argument is still compelling which he continued: "But the only way we can factually resolve this dispute is for Google to release the materials that they claim will exonerate them. And they won't, though this is fully within their power."