Google changes EU Search to comply with Digital Markets Act
Google will modify its Search service in the European Union after being fined nearly $1 billion by the European Commission for putting its own offerings above competitors. The new setup will prioritize results from other specialized search engines, such as travel sites, ahead of Google’s services. Google says its changes, made to meet Digital Markets Act rules, will lower search quality and remove some features for European users.
- Google fined nearly $1 billion by the EU
- Company accused of favoring its own services in Search
- Top vertical search competitors will now appear first
- Google says quality and features will be reduced
- No timeline given for rollout in Europe
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