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EU Fines Google $1B for Self-Preferencing in Search

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Wired ·

The European Commission fined Google $1 billion for prioritizing its own services in search results over competitors. The penalty stems from antitrust violations dating back to 2017. Google has faced over $8 billion in EU fines for similar practices.

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The fine underscores ongoing regulatory pressure on Big Tech, but its impact on Google's market dominance remains questionable.
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