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RAPPLER
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 Jan 28
UK regulator proposes changes to Google search for publishers: Google says it is 'exploring' updates to its controls to let sites specifically opt out ...
rappler.com/technology/united-kingdom-regulator-proposes-google-search-improvements/
UK regulator proposes changes to Google search for publishers
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The biggest names in AI are backing a new way to opt out of scraping: OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Anthropic are implementing the new setting.
theverge.com/tech/1023763/openai-google-microsoft-ai-scraping-standard-opt-out
The biggest names in AI are backing a new way to opt out of scraping
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 Oct 20
Britain seeks to break Apple's grip on contactless payments: Britain's ‌competition regulator said on Tuesday it was seeking to loosen Apple's grip on ...
reuters.com/world/britain-seeks-break-apples-grip-contactless-payments-2026-10-20/
Britain seeks to break Apple's grip on contactless payments
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Quartz
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 Oct 03
Google won a court dismissal of publishers' antitrust suits over AI search summaries
qz.com/google-antitrust-dismissal-chegg-penske-ai-search-summaries-100226
Google won a court dismissal of publishers' antitrust suits over AI search ...
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Le Monde
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 Aug 11
300 French newspapers file competition complaint against Google over AI summaries
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/08/11/300-french-newspapers-file-competition-complaint-against-google-over-ai-summaries_6756384_19.html
300 French newspapers file competition complaint against Google over AI ...
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 Jul 02
EU Court of Justice upholds Google’s record €4.1 billion fine: Google CEO Sundar Pichai has argued that the company's Android system has created "more ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/eu-court-of-justice-rejects-googles-appeal-against-record-41-billion-fine
EU Court of Justice upholds Google’s record €4.1 billion fine
Key FactsEU Upholds €4.1B Fine Against Google for Android Abuse
Jul 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cybernews.com
  • The EU’s highest court rejected Google's final appeal, affirming the penalty for abusing its dominant position via Android.

  • Google compelled manufacturers to pre-install its apps like Search and Chrome, limiting competitor services.

  • The original €4.34 billion fine was reduced to €4.1 billion in 2022 but remains in effect.

  • Google has faced nearly €11 billion in EU fines over the years and may face additional penalties under the Digital Markets Act.
    • "The appeal brought by Google and its parent company Alphabet against the judgment of the General Court is dismissed, thereby confirming the penalty imposed for Google Search's abuse of a dominant position in the context of the Android operating system," judges said.— Judges said; ruling in the Google Android case
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Reuters
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 Jun 30
UK regulator considers opening Apple, Google app stores to rival payments: Britain's competition regulator ​on Tuesday proposed allowing app developers to steer ...
reuters.com/world/uk-regulator-proposes-easing-apple-google-app-store-payment-rules-2026-06-30/
UK regulator considers opening Apple, Google app stores to rival payments
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Fast Company
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 Jun 03
Google’s AI Overviews search feature will be impacted by a ‘world first’ rule in the UK. Here’s what will change
fastcompany.com/91552971/google-ai-overviews-search-feature-impacted-new-uk-rule-what-will-change
Google’s AI Overviews search feature will be impacted by a ‘world first’ ...
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Reuters
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 Mar 18
Google developing options to allow AI opt-out in search to ease UK concerns: Google said it was developing new ​search controls to let websites specifically opt ...
reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/google-allow-ai-opt-out-ease-uk-competition-concerns-2026-03-18/
Google developing options to allow AI opt-out in search to ease UK ...
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androidauthority.com
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 Jan 27
Google’s best AI plan comes to the US for just $8 a month: Google's best deal in AI is now broadly available, as AI Plus drops its geographic restrictions.
androidauthority.com/google-ai-plus-us-3635635/
Google’s best AI plan comes to the US for just $8 a month
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 Jul 10 25
SA leads charge against Google AIO via pioneering, world-first antitrust action: South Africa’s Competition Commission has issued the most impressive response in ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2025-07-10-sa-leads-charge-against-google-aio-via-pioneering-world-first-antitrust-action/
SA leads charge against Google AIO via pioneering, world-first antitrust ...
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forbesafrica.com Dec 25 23
Here’s How App Purchases Might Get Cheaper On Google Play Now—After Firm Settles Antitrust Lawsuit For $700 Million
forbesafrica.com/current-affairs/2023/12/21/heres-how-app-purchases-might-get-cheaper-on-google-play-now-after-firm-settles-antitrust-lawsuit-for-700-million/
Here’s How App Purchases Might Get Cheaper On Google Play Now—After Firm ...
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