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UK proposes greater regulation for Google's search practices


A final decision will come by mid-October.

In doing so, the regulatory body could direct Google to create fairer business rankings on search, for instance. "Google search has delivered tremendous benefits — but our investigation so far suggests there are ways to make these markets more open, competitive and innovative." It would also apply to AI-based search features, but not Gemini AI Assistant — though the CMA states this is subject to change.

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