Google hit with $1 billion fine for breaking EU antitrust rules

The European Union has fined Alphabet (Google's parent company) €890 million (approximately $1 billion) for violating its Digital Markets Act through two separate infractions. The violations include favoring Google's own products in search results and preventing Android developers from directing users to alternative payment methods. This enforcement action represents a significant regulatory crackdown on anti-competitive practices by major tech companies in the EU.