In a significant development within the ongoing struggles between tech giants and regulatory agencies, European publishers have decisively turned down Google’s recent proposal aimed at settling an antitrust investigation. This investigation, spearheaded by the European Commission, centers around concerns that Google is engaging in anti-competitive practices, particularly related to its advertising technology. The crux of […]
UK Regulator Accuses Google of Abusing Ad Market Power
The ongoing scrutiny of Google’s advertising practices has intensified, with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) formally accusing the tech giant of monopolistic behavior within the digital advertising sector. According to the CMA, Google’s actions have not only favored its advertising exchange, AdX, but have also stifled competition, potentially endangering the financial viability of […]
Google Faces Antitrust Trial in the US Over Ad Dominance
In a pivotal move that could reshape the digital advertising landscape, Google is set to face an antitrust trial in Alexandria, Virginia. This legal battle, initiated by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), accuses the tech giant of abusing its dominant position in the advertising technology sector, thereby stifling competition and adversely affecting news publishers. […]