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Google Hit With $1.7B Fine by EU for Blocking Ad Rivals

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It’s the third massive fine in two years.

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Google has been hit with a massive $1.7 billion fine by the EU for blocking rival online search advertisers. The BBC reports the case accused the tech giant of abusing its dominance by restricting third-party rivals from displaying search ads.

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