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Google Fined for Changing Shopping Algorithms in EU to Favor Own Service

Google was fined by EU Commission for changing its shopping algorithms in Europe to favor its own comparison service over competitors, resulting in anti-competitive effects.

Severity: LowPower centralization and unfair distribution of benefits

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