Google Forced To Change Search Results In EU After $1 Billion Fine
· Technology · Android Authority, Times of India
Google is altering its Search results in the European Union following a $1 billion fine for violating the Digital Markets Act. The changes require Google to display results from rival services like Expedia or Booking.com before its own for flights and hotels. Google claims these modifications will degrade the user experience in Europe by removing helpful features and boosting intermediaries. The rollout is incomplete, as some searches still show Google's services at the top when accessed via VPN.
Why it matters
The changes affect how European users access travel and accommodation services, potentially reducing Google's dominance in these sectors.
Read the original report — Android Authority
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