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Australian regulator sues Google over anti-competitive Search deals - The Economic Times
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24d ago
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Australia's regulator, the ACCC, sued Google over anti-competitive deals with Telstra and Optus. Between December 2019 and March 2021, Google allegedly made arrangements to pre-install Google Search on Android phones sold by these telecom companies, in exchange for ad revenue shares. Google admitted liability and agreed to a A$55 million penalty and commitments to remove certain pre-installations. This decision aims to enhance search engine competition and consumer choice in Australia.
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Google to pay $36 million fine for anticompetitive deals with Australia's largest telcos - The Economic Times
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24d ago
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Google has agreed to pay a AU$55 million fine for anti-competitive agreements with Australia's Telstra and Optus. These deals restricted rival search engines on Android phones, reducing consumer choice. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said these agreements, in place for 15 months, ended in March 2021. Google will remove certain restrictions from contracts with manufacturers and telcos, aligning with evolving AI-driven search tool competition. This settlement addresses the commission's competition concerns.
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How Big Tech is faring against US antitrust lawsuits - The Economic Times
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8d ago
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U.S. antitrust regulators are challenging major tech companies like Google, Meta, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Nvidia over monopoly concerns. Google is required to share search data to enhance competition, while Meta faces scrutiny over past acquisitions. Apple and Amazon are accused of hindering competitors, and Microsoft and Nvidia are under investigation. These actions reflect serious efforts by regulators to address the dominance and anti-competitive practices of these tech giants.
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Yelp sues Google for ’anti-competitive practices’; search giant hits back saying, ‘claims nothing new’ | Mint
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1y ago
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Yelp has filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of anti-competitive practices in local search and advertising. Yelp claims that Google manipulates search results to favor its own local search features and prioritizes them over competitors' offerings, even if they are of lower quality. Yelp argues that this harms its business and advertisers. In response, Google says these claims are not new and that they have been thrown out before. Yelp has a history of raising antitrust concerns against Google and has supported government agencies in their investigations.
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CCI closes startup body’s complaint against Google, refrains from probe - The Economic Times
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1m ago
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) decided not to launch a probe into the Alliance of Digital India Foundation’s complaint against Google for alleged anti-competitive practices in online advertising. The startup body accused Google of dominant and abusive behavior in online search and display markets. CCI found no new evidence to support these claims and noted similar issues were addressed in previous cases, concluding that re-investigation would waste public resources. Therefore, the matter was closed.
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Polish ecommerce Allegro's unit sues Alphabet for $568 million
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8m ago
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Polish ecommerce platform Allegro subsidiary, Ceneo, has filed a $568 million lawsuit against Google and its parent company, Alphabet, citing anti-competitive practices. Ceneo alleges that Google's preference for its own price comparison service in browser results has harmed its business activities. The lawsuit demands reimbursement for losses suffered, including interest payments, with a total claim of 2.33 billion zlotys ($568 million). Allegro's lawsuit is another example of the increasing scrutiny and legal challenges faced by tech giants over alleged anti-competitive behavior.
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Technical body of Brazil antitrust regulator recommends ruling against Apple in iOS case - The Economic Times
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2m ago
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The technical body of Brazil's antitrust regulator, CADE, recommended a decision against Apple for alleged anti-competitive practices within its iOS ecosystem. Triggered by complaints, including from MercadoLibre, the regulator proposes fining Apple and requiring changes to its current practices. Apple expressed concerns that such measures could negatively impact user experience and privacy. The decision now awaits an internal panel's verdict, while Apple intends to continue discussions with CADE.
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Google set to face modest EU antitrust fine in adtech investigation, sources say - The Economic Times
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12d ago
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Google is expected to face an EU antitrust fine for alleged anti-competitive practices in its adtech sector, triggered by a European Publishers Council complaint. The EU’s four-year investigation concluded Google favored its advertising services over competitors. Although not as hefty as previous fines, this illustrates new EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera’s shift from punitive to corrective measures. Google disputes the charges and won’t be compelled to divest parts of its adtech business.
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Apple top executive says there is ‘nobody as good as Google in searching…’
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1y ago
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During a court hearing in Washington DC, Apple's senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue, defended the company's choice to make Google the default search engine on its iPhone and Mac devices. Cue stated that there was no viable alternative to Google for search functionality at the time, adding that Apple never seriously considered any other options. This defense comes as Google faces a lawsuit from the US Justice Department over allegations of anti-competitive practices.
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CCI orders probe into Google’s practices in online display ad market - The Economic Times
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched an investigation into Google for possible antitrust violations in the online display advertisement services market through its Google AdTech Stack. This investigation originated from a complaint by the Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF), which alleged that Google's dominance creates an anti-competitive environment, stifling nascent competitors and imposing exploitative prices. The CCI plans to consolidate this case with related ongoing investigations against Google.
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Google Flights launches new AI search tool - The Economic Times
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28d ago
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Google has launched "Flight Deals," an AI-powered tool within Google Flights, designed for travelers prioritizing cost-saving. The feature, which doesn't require an opt-in, will roll out in the U.S., Canada, and India, allowing users to search for trips based on flexible parameters like timing, destination, and interests. By leveraging real-time data, Google aims to simplify travel planning and expand users' options, even presenting destinations users might not have considered.
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