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Google's $2.6 Billion Fine for Antitrust Practices

Foundem's legal battle against Google for anti-competitive practices resulted in a record fine for Google, highlighting the power dynamics in the tech industry.

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TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurityLawsuitCompetitionGoogleAntitrust

GoogleFoundemEuropean CommissionEuropean Court Of JusticeAlphabet

Shivaun RaffAdam RaffMargarethe Vestager

How long did the legal battle last?: Shivaun and Adam Raff fought a 15-year legal battle against Google, culminating in the European Court of Justice upholding the EU's fine against Google in 2024.
What was the ultimate fate of Foundem?: Despite the legal victory, the Raffs had to shut down Foundem in 2016 and are still pursuing further legal action against Google for continued anti-competitive behavior.
Why did the European Commission fine Google?: Google's actions were deemed anti-competitive by the European Commission because they favored Google's own price comparison service while harming competitors.
What was the main issue between Google and Foundem?: Foundem, a price comparison website created by Shivaun and Adam Raff, was significantly disadvantaged by Google's algorithm, leading to its poor performance in search results.
What was the outcome of the legal battle between Google and the Raffs?: The European Commission imposed a record €2.4 billion fine on Google in 2017 for abusing its dominant market position by demoting competitors like Foundem in search results.

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