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EU Slaps $1B Fine on Google for Breaking Antitrust Regulations
The European Union has fined Google $1 billion for breaking digital antitrust regulations through its setup of Google Play.
The European Union has fined Google $1 billion for breaking digital antitrust regulations, specifically over its setup of Google Play Store and Google Search Services, according to a ruling made by EU regulators on Thursday. The fine totals 890 million euros. This decision marks one of the largest antitrust fines levied against a tech giant in the EU. The EU's regulatory body stated that Google committed several violations by maintaining control over online services and restricting competitors.
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