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[–] kameecoding@lemmy.world 46 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Sure you can be cynical about it, but you could also read beyond the headline

Beyond the monetary fine, the European Commission is ordering Google to restructure parts of its adtech business. Specifically, Google must:

  • End self-preferencing practices — meaning it cannot give undue advantage to its own services.

  • Address conflicts of interest within its advertising supply chain.

  • Ensure fair competition by opening its ecosystem more effectively to rivals.

[–] localhorst@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Oh no, how will they ever be able to afford the 4 bn fine if they don't comply

[–] whyNotSquirrel@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

wouldn't they need to pay until it's done? Looks like they found a way for them to pay a little bit of taxes

[–] localhorst@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 day ago

I believe it when I see it

[–] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 5 points 1 day ago

Yet at the same time Alphabet products are being used everywhere in often critical infrastructure.

I really wish the EU would do more about their pretty promises of strengthening their own.