The European Commission has waged a €2.95 billion (~$3.5 billion) fine against Google for “abusing its dominant position” in advertising technology. In its announcement, the Commission claims that Google’s alleged anticompetitive practices have increased costs for advertisers and publishers, potentially raising prices for consumers as a result.
The Commission has ordered Google to come up with a plan to stop its anticompetitive practices that it must submit within 60 days. “If it…