Google hit with $1 billion fine for breaking EU antitrust rules
The European Union has fined Google's parent company Alphabet €890 million (approximately $1 billion) for violating the Digital Markets Act through two separate infractions. The violations include giving preferential treatment to Google's own products in search results and restricting Android developers from directing users to alternative payment options. This marks a significant enforcement action by EU regulators against the tech giant's anti-competitive practices.
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Google hit with $1 billion fine for breaking EU antitrust rules
The European Union has fined Google's parent company Alphabet €890 million (approximately $1 billion) for violating the Digital Markets Act through two separate infractions. The violations include giving preferential treatment to Google's own products in search results and restricting Android developers from directing users to alternative payment options. This marks a significant enforcement action by EU regulators against the tech giant's anti-competitive practices.
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