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Google faces $3.9 billion in global fines over privacy and antitrust breaches

Google is grappling with unprecedented sanctions totaling $3.9 billion, as regulators across multiple jurisdictions penalize the tech giant for privacy violations and anticompetitive practices in digital advertising. These fines, levied across three continents within a single week, highlight an intensifying......

EU fines Google nearly 3 billion euros over online advertising practices

The European Commission on Friday announced a €2.95 billion fine against Google, ruling that the tech giant abused its dominant position in the online advertising sector, known as Adtech. The decision, long anticipated, comes after an investigation that began in 2021. Google immediately announced......

Glovo faces antitrust scrutiny in Morocco's food delivery market

The Competition Council of Morocco has officially notified GlovoApp Morocco of several grievances regarding alleged anticompetitive practices in the digital food ordering and delivery platform market. The notification follows an investigation initiated by the Council’s self-referral decision number......

US seeks to break up Google over antitrust concerns

Google returned to court this week in a pivotal antitrust case that could reshape the digital landscape. The U.S. Department of Justice is calling for the breakup of the tech giant, potentially forcing it to separate from its popular Chrome browser. This move comes amid mounting concerns that Google......

EU antitrust chief critiques Trump's impact on transatlantic relations

Teresa Ribera, the EU's competition commissioner, has expressed concerns about how President Donald Trump has disrupted the historically strong relationship between the United States and Europe. Ribera emphasized the need for Brussels to prioritize stability and predictability, qualities she believes......

 Google's Proposal to Address Search Engine Monopoly Concerns

In a move to address ongoing antitrust concerns, Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has suggested a series of changes to its revenue-sharing agreements with major partners. These agreements, which have made Google's search engine the default on a variety of devices and browsers, are central to an......

China Launches Antitrust Probe into Nvidia Amid Tech Rivalry

China's Administration for Market Regulation has initiated an antitrust investigation into Nvidia, the world's top AI processor provider, amid the escalating U.S.-China technological competition in the AI sector, which both countries consider crucial for national security, according to Chinese......

 U.S. Antitrust Investigation Targets Microsoft’s Business Practic

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated an antitrust investigation into Microsoft to examine a broad range of activities that may involve anti-competitive practices. This inquiry focuses on various aspects of the tech giant’s operations, from cloud computing and software licensing......

Viatris Fined $760,000 for Failing to Notify Moroccan Authorities About Merger

Viatris, the US-based pharmaceutical corporation, has been fined $760,000 by Moroccan regulators for failing to inform them about its merger. The fine, which amounts to 2.5% of the company's revenue in Morocco for the previous year, highlights the country's commitment to enforcing its antitrust......