Google Fined €890 Million Over Self-Preferencing Search and Google PlayGEO/AEO
The European Commission has fined Google €890 million under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) for its anti-competitive practices with Google Search and Google Play. This move aims to promote fairness in search results and app stores, impacting local businesses' online strategies. Local businesses should adapt to the changes and ensure they are not unfairly competing with Google's own services.