Google Fined $1 Billion by EU for Violating Digital Markets Act

The European Union has fined Google's parent company Alphabet €890 million (approximately $1 billion) for two separate violations of the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The first penalty, amounting to €460 million, was issued for giving preferential treatment to Google's own Shopping, Hotels, and Flights services in search results. The second fine of €430 million stems from Play Store rules that prevented Android developers from directing users to alternative payment systems. These actions were deemed anti-competitive under the DMA, which aims to ensure fair competition in digital markets. The Verge originally reported the story.