Google Gets Record Fine of $2.7 Billion EU for Skewing Searches

"Google’s record-breaking 2.4 billion-euro ($2.7 billion) European Union fine could end up being just a fraction of the costs from the EU’s demand that it stop skewing search results to favor its own shopping site."

Well, Google (and most other search engines) have been doing it for years. Why is it suddenly such a surprise to everyone and a big deal?

You can read the full article here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-27/google-gets-record-2-7-billion-eu-fine-for-skewing-searches